Ultrasound Imaging Analysis of the Lumbar Multifidus Muscle Echo Intensity: Intra-Rater and Inter-Rater Reliability of a Novice and an Experienced Rater

Ultrasound Imaging Analysis of the Lumbar Multifidus Muscle Echo Intensity: Intra-Rater and Inter-Rater Reliability of a Novice and an Experienced Rater

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Ultrasound echo intensity (EI) of the lumbar multifidus muscle (LMM) could offer valuable insights regarding muscle quality in people with low back pain (LBP). However, whether the rater’s experience noticeably influences the reliability and precision of...

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Main Authors: Maryse Fortin, Brent Rosenstein, Jerome Levesque, Neil Nandlall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
multifidus muscle
low back pain
ultrasound imaging
echo intensity
reliability
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/5/512

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