Project

Dysfunction of low back muscles in relation to pain

Code
01D28308
Duration
01 October 2008 → 30 September 2012
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Social sciences
    • Health psychology
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Rehabilitation sciences
    • Motor control
Keywords
muscle dysfunction atrophy motor control inhibition
 
Project description

The changes in motor control of the back muscles is studied by means of functional MRI and the influence of pain intensity and processes of anticipation on the dysfunction of the m. multifidus will be investigated. At least, to give direction to the best therapeutic approach, the influence on muscle dysfunction of manipulating the attitudes concerning pain will be studied.