The Effect of Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Energy Technique on Low Back Pain and Diaphragmatic Electrophysiological Outcomes
Objectives: Quadratus lumborum (QL) is included in the list of accessory muscles of expiration. This muscle contracts to depress the ribs. It stabilizes the diaphragm for respiration. A tight/stiff QL prevents the rib cage from fully expanding to take a deep breath and pulls over the diaphragm and s...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Negah Institute for Scientific Communication
2023-12-01
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Series: | Iranian Rehabilitation Journal |
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Online Access: | http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1699-en.pdf |