Does using a chair backrest or reducing seated hip flexion influence trunk muscle activity and discomfort? A systematic review

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Does using a chair backrest or reducing seated hip flexion influence trunk muscle activity and discomfort? A systematic review

Objective: This paper systematically reviews the effect of chair backrests and reducing seated hip flexion on low back discomfort (LBD) and trunk muscle activation. Background: Prolonged sitting commonly exacerbates low back pain (LBP). Several modifications to seated posture and chair design have b...

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Main Authors:	Curran, M., O'Sullivan, L., O'Sullivan, Peter, Dankaerts, W., O'Sullivan, K.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	2015
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23120

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