Outputs (4)

Lumbar flexor-extensor ratio does not change with age despite a reduction in multifidus volume (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Valentin, S., Elliott, J., & Licka, T. (2013, October). Lumbar flexor-extensor ratio does not change with age despite a reduction in multifidus volume. Paper presented at Eurospine Annual Meeting 2013, Liverpool

Introduction: Trunk musculature is an important contributor to spinal stability. In a healthy population, ageing leads to generalised muscle volume loss. Whilst the benefits of synergistic muscle activity for a supported spine are well reported, age-... Read More about Lumbar flexor-extensor ratio does not change with age despite a reduction in multifidus volume.

Internal and external oblique muscles are similar in their phasic activity during walking and running (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Valentin, S., Treppler, M., & Licka, T. (2013, August). Internal and external oblique muscles are similar in their phasic activity during walking and running. Paper presented at XXIV Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics : XV Brazilian Con

Human gait has been extensively investigated, althoughless is reported about trunk muscle activation during gait.The study aim was to determine internal oblique (IO) andexternal oblique (EO) muscle activity during walking andrunning, using a quartile... Read More about Internal and external oblique muscles are similar in their phasic activity during walking and running.

Variability of trunk muscle co-activation during repeated thoracolumbar flexion in 4-point kneeling (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Valentin, S., Tobner, K., & Licka, T. (2013, August). Variability of trunk muscle co-activation during repeated thoracolumbar flexion in 4-point kneeling. Paper presented at XXIV Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics : XV Brazilian Congres

The aim of this study was to evaluate intra and interparticipant variability of trunk muscle co-activation during thoracolumbar flexion in 4-point kneeling. Kinematic data were collected using 10 high speed cameras to identify reflective marker movem... Read More about Variability of trunk muscle co-activation during repeated thoracolumbar flexion in 4-point kneeling.

Trunk muscle activity is independent of angle achieved in posterior pelvic tilt (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Grill, K., Valentin, S., & Licka, T. (2013, August). Trunk muscle activity is independent of angle achieved in posterior pelvic tilt. Paper presented at XXIV Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics : XV Brazilian Congress of Biomechanics (IS

Posterior pelvic tilt (PPT) exercises are frequently used in back rehabilitation, although the immediate effect of PPT in people not educated in this exercise is unknown. This study evaluated the effect of PPT in healthy participants on pelvic angle... Read More about Trunk muscle activity is independent of angle achieved in posterior pelvic tilt.