Lumbar Muscle Activity During Common Lifts: A Preliminary Study Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2013
Publication Title
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
Abstract
The purpose of this preliminary study was to assess lumbar multifidus, erector spinae, and quadratus lum-borum muscle activity during lifts as measured by changes in transverse relaxation time (T2) from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Thirteen healthy adults performed dynamic squat, stoop, and asymmetric stoop lifts at a standard load, with each lift followed by MRI. Increase in T2 for the multifidus and erector spinae was greater for the stoop than squat. No difference in T2 increase was noted between the multifidus and erector spinae for the squat or stoop. Increase in T2 for the contralateral multifidus was less for the asymmetric stoop than stoop. Future research using MRI and other biomechanical techniques is needed to fully characterize lumbar muscle activity during lifts for various populations, settings, postures, and loads.
Recommended Citation
Mayer, John M.; Graves, James PhD; Manini, Todd M.; Nuzzo, James L.; and Ploutz-Snyder, Lori L., "Lumbar Muscle Activity During Common Lifts: A Preliminary Study Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging" (2013). Department of Exercise, Health and Sport Science. 112.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/sportscience/112
