manuelletherapie 2007; 11(4): 177-187
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-963466
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Assessment und Rehabilitation der stabilisierenden Funktion des M. psoas major[1]

Assessment and Rehabilitation of the Stabilising Function of Psoas Major MuscleS. G. T. Gibbons1
  • 1School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, CDN-St. John’s
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Publication History

Publication Date:
11 September 2007 (online)

Zusammenfassung

Der M. psoas major als der größte Muskel im unteren LWS-Bereich trägt zur körperlichen Stabilität bei. Die vorliegende Arbeit stellt das klinische Assessment und die Rehabilitationsstrategien zur stabilisierenden Funktion des M. psoas major dar. Ein besseres Verständnis dieser Funktion kann die klinische Behandlung von damit im Zusammenhang stehenden Dysfunktionen verbessern.

Abstract

Psoas major muscle as the largest muscle at lower levels of lumbar spine provides physical stability. This article portrays clinical assessment and rehabilitation strategies of the stability function of psoas major. Better understanding of its function may improve clinical management of related dysfunction.

1 Die Arbeit ist das „Update” einer älteren Abhandlung, die der Autor zusammen mit Mark Comerford und Pete Emerson verfasst hat. Der Autor würdigt an dieser Stelle ausdrücklich den Beitrag und die Ideen dieser beiden Personen.

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1 Die Arbeit ist das „Update” einer älteren Abhandlung, die der Autor zusammen mit Mark Comerford und Pete Emerson verfasst hat. Der Autor würdigt an dieser Stelle ausdrücklich den Beitrag und die Ideen dieser beiden Personen.

Sean G. T. Gibbons, BSc (Hons), PT MSc Ergonomics, MCPA

Direktor Kinetic Control Canada Ltd., Direktor und klinischer Leiter Stability Physiotherapy, Professional Associate, School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, Memorial University of Newfoundland

CDN-St. John’s

Neufundland

Email: gibbi@nfld.com

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