Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 6 , Pages 1134-1140 , December 2010

Kinematic analyses of trunk stability in one leg standing for individuals with recurrent low back pain

  • Yong Woon Ham

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physical Therapy, Korea University, Republic of Korea
    • ,
  • Dong Myung Kim

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physical Therapy, Korea University, Republic of Korea
    • ,
  • Ju Yeoul Baek

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physical Therapy, Korea University, Republic of Korea
    • ,
  • Dongchul C. Lee

      Affiliations

    • Center for Neuroscience and Neurological Recovery, Methodist Rehabilitation Center, 1350 East Woodrow Wilson, Jackson, MS 39216, United States
    • ,
  • Paul S. Sung

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physical Therapy, Korea University, Republic of Korea
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Address: Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Korea University, #1 Jeongneung 3-dong, Sungbuk-gu, Seoul 136-703, Republic of Korea. Tel.: +82 2 940 2831; fax: +82 2 940 2830.

Received 30 July 2009 ,Revised 18 May 2010 ,Accepted 25 May 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2010.05.011

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 6 , Pages 1134-1140 , December 2010

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