With regards to transversus abdominus, how does its activation differ during a simple shoulder flexion task, in subjects with and without a history lower back pain? Is this the cause of or the result of lower back pain?

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With regards to transversus abdominus, how does its activation differ during a simple shoulder flexion task, in subjects with and without a history lower back pain? Is this the cause of or the result of lower back pain?

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Tranversus adbominis refers to the muscular sheet present on the front and side of the abdominal wall which spans deep to internal oblique muscle. It is thought of as an important core component.

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