AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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Mortada Najim, an osteopathic medical student, presented his research on lumbar muscle activation during core stabilization exercises. The study focused on differentiating activation patterns in the superficial and deep fibers of the multifidus muscle, which are crucial for spinal health and commonly weakened in low back pain sufferers. Using electromyography, the study found that the deep multifidus fibers are most effectively activated by weighted trunk extensions. The findings suggest that applying external loads in exercises might be essential for strengthening deeper trunk muscles, contributing to rehabilitation strategies for preventing and managing low back pain.

Keywords

lumbar muscle activation

core stabilization exercises

multifidus muscle

electromyography

low back pain rehabilitation