Comparing the Effect of Exercises With Different Gluteal-to-Tensor Fasciae Latae Activation Index in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain.
Leila JahandidehAmir LetafatkarReza KhanzadehFarzad Omidi KashaniPublished in: Journal of sport rehabilitation (2023)
Findings indicate the statistically and clinically superior effectiveness of exercises with a gluteal-to-TFL muscle activation index above 50 in the reduction of pain and disability. Based on the clinical significance of exercises with a gluteal-to-TFL muscle activation index above 50 for improving ROMs, utilizing specific exercises that more activated gluteal muscle compared to TFL is recommended for patient with restricted lower limbs' ROMs.