What do physiotherapists consider to be the best sitting spinal posture?

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What do physiotherapists consider to be the best sitting spinal posture?

While sitting is a common aggravating factor in low back pain (LBP), the best sitting posture remains unclear. This study investigated the perceptions of 295 physiotherapists in four different European countries on sitting posture. Physiotherapists selected their perceived best sitting posture from...

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Main Authors:	O'Sullivan, Keiran, O'Sullivan, Peter, O'Sullivan, L., Dankaerts, W.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Elsevier 2012
Subjects:	sitting back pain physiotherapy posture
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/6908

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