Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 30, Issue 2 , Pages 91-97 , February 2007

Isometric Force Parameters and Trunk Muscle Recruitment Strategies in a Population With Low Back Pain

  • Martin Descarreaux, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Research Chair holder, Department of Chiropractic, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests reprints to: Martin Descarreaux, DC, PhD, Département de chiropratique, bureau 3613, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 3351 boul. des Forges, CP 500, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada G9A 5H7
    • ,
  • Catherine Lalonde, BSc

      Affiliations

    • Student, Department of Chiropractic, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
    • ,
  • Martin C. Normand, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Director, Department of Chiropractic, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada

Received 8 June 2006 ,Revised 26 July 2006 ,Accepted 22 September 2006.

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PII: S0161-4754(06)00330-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2006.12.016

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 30, Issue 2 , Pages 91-97 , February 2007

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