Contraction of the transverse abdominal muscle in pelvic girdle pain is enhanced by pain provocation during the task

Understanding of the pathogenesis of pain in the lumbopelvic region remains a challenge. It is suggested that lumbopelvic pain is related to decreased contraction of the transverse abdominal muscles (TrA).

Source: Manual Therapy - September 6, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Jan M. Mens, Annelies Pool-Goudzwaard Tags: Original article Source Type: research