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Studies from University of Queensland in the area of lower back pain described

Published in Medical Imaging Business Week, January 31st, 2008

A report, 'Intrarater and interrater reliability of assessment of lumbar multifidus muscle thickness using rehabilitative ultrasound imaging,' is newly published data in Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. According to recent research from Australia, "Within-session intrarater and interrater reliability study. To establish the intrarater and interrater reliability of thickness measurements of the multifidus muscle in a parasagittal plane, conducted by an experienced ultrasound operator and a novice assessor."

"There is considerable evidence for the important role of the multifidus muscle in segmental stabilization of the lumbar spine. The...

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