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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Main Authors: Mayura Deshmukh, Siddhi Pokle, Gaurang Baxi, Tushar Palekar, Ishani Gopiyani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Negah Institute for Scientific Communication 2023-12-01
Series:Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
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Online Access:http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1699-en.pdf