The lumbar multifidus in man : a morphological and electromyographic study
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Masters by ResearchAuthor/s
Valencia, FernandoAbstract
Low back pain is a problem that has plagued (and still plagues) industrialized western society. Investigators in Great Britain, Scandinavia, Japan and North America emphasize the high incidence of the complaint, (Hult, 1954; Dillane et al, 1966; Ward, 1969; Hirsch et al, 1969; Horal, 1969; Rowe, 1969; Gyntelberg, 1974; Hasue and Fujimara, 1979; Macnab, 1979; Frymoyer et a1, 1980; Calin et a1, 1980; Kelsey and White, 1980). In these highly developed countries it would appear that 50-75% of the population have experienced low back pain at some time.Low back pain is a problem that has plagued (and still plagues) industrialized western society. Investigators in Great Britain, Scandinavia, Japan and North America emphasize the high incidence of the complaint, (Hult, 1954; Dillane et al, 1966; Ward, 1969; Hirsch et al, 1969; Horal, 1969; Rowe, 1969; Gyntelberg, 1974; Hasue and Fujimara, 1979; Macnab, 1979; Frymoyer et a1, 1980; Calin et a1, 1980; Kelsey and White, 1980). In these highly developed countries it would appear that 50-75% of the population have experienced low back pain at some time.
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1984Rights statement
The author retains copyright of this thesis. It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. It must not be used for any other purposes and may not be transmitted or shared with others without prior permission.Department, Discipline or Centre
Department of AnatomyAwarding institution
The University of SydneyShare