Estimating Co-Contraction Activation of Trunk Muscles Using a Novel Musculoskeletal Model for Pregnant Women
Weight gain and stretched abdominal muscles from an enlarged gravid uterus are remarkable features during pregnancy. These changes elicit postural instability and place strain on body segments, contributing to lower back pain. In general, the agonist and antagonist muscles act simultaneously to incr...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-10-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/7/10/1067 |