Title: How does LBP influence muscle activity during a cyclical dynamic lifting task?
Abstract: Purpose: Chronic non-specific low back pain (cLBP) is a leading cause of disability, limiting activity in 540 million people globally. High-density electromyography (HDEMG) has been used to investigate changes in back muscle activity in people with cLBP. Previous studies have utilised static or mono-planar tasks or focussed on small areas of the erector spinae (ES). This study uses innovative HDEMG and kinematic analysis to investigate the effect of cLBP on muscle activity and movement during a multi-planar lifting task.