Clinical Biomechanics
Volume 15, Issue 9 , Pages 665-671 , November 2000

Optimal sagittal motion axis for trunk extension and flexion tests in chronic low back trouble

  • Pekka Rantanen

      Affiliations

    • The Orthopaedic Hospital of The Invalid Foundation, Tenholantie 10, FIN-00280 Helsinki, Finland
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Address: Nuottalahdentie 32 F12, 02230 Espoo, Finland
    • ,
  • Finn Nykvist

      Affiliations

    • Turku University Central Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kiinamyllynkatu 4–8, FIN-20520 Turku, Finland

Received 10 November 1999 ,Accepted 19 April 2000.

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Clinical Biomechanics
Volume 15, Issue 9 , Pages 665-671 , November 2000

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