Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 90, Issue 5 , Pages 761-767 , May 2009

Ultrasound Characteristics of the Deep Abdominal Muscles During the Active Straight Leg Raise Test

Presented to the American Physical Therapy Association, February 6–9, 2008, Nashville, TN; and to the Texas Physical Therapy Association, October 18–21, 2007, Galveston, TX.

  • Deydre S. Teyhen, PT, PhD

      Affiliations

    • US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to Deydre S. Teyhen, PT, PhD, Dept of Physical Therapy, US Army Medical Department Center and School, 3150 Stanley Rd, Room 1303, ATTN: MCCS-HMT, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
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  • Jared N. Williamson, PT, DPT

      Affiliations

    • US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
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  • Nathan H. Carlson, PT, DPT

      Affiliations

    • US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
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  • Sean T. Suttles, PT, DPT

      Affiliations

    • US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
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  • Shaun J. O'Laughlin, PT, DPT

      Affiliations

    • US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
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  • Jackie L. Whittaker, BScPT

      Affiliations

    • School of Health Professions and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Southampton, UK
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  • Stephen L. Goffar, PT, PhD

      Affiliations

    • US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
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  • John D. Childs, PT, PhD

      Affiliations

    • US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Ft. Sam Houston, TX

  • Image Result

    Experimental set-up depicting 2 rater groups, 2 ultrasound imaging units, and subject positioning.

    Experimental set-up depicting 2 rater groups, 2 ultrasound imaging units, and subject positioning.

  • Image Result

    Ultrasound image of the deep abdominal muscles depicting (top to bottom) skin, superficial fascia, hyperechoic fascial borders (white), external oblique, internal oblique, transversus abdominis muscle

    Ultrasound image of the deep abdominal muscles depicting (top to bottom) skin, superficial fascia, hyperechoic fascial borders (white), external oblique, internal oblique, transversus abdominis muscles (dark gray, between white borders), and abdominal contents.

  • Image Result
    Percent changes in muscle thickness of the TrA and IO muscles were not statistically significant based on whether the ultrasound measurements were obtained on the ipsilateral or contralateral side (sy

    Percent changes in muscle thickness of the TrA and IO muscles were not statistically significant based on whether the ultrasound measurements were obtained on the ipsilateral or contralateral side (symptomatic or asymptomatic side for the lumbopelvic group), or based on group membership.

  • Image Result
    Percent change in muscle thickness of the TrA and IO muscles depicting a significantly greater response of the TrA muscle in the control group.

    Percent change in muscle thickness of the TrA and IO muscles depicting a significantly greater response of the TrA muscle in the control group.

 We certify that no party having a direct interest in the results of the research supporting this article has or will confer a benefit on us or on any organization with which we are associated.

 The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the Authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Departments of the Army, Air Force, or Defense.

PII: S0003-9993(09)00120-8

doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2008.11.011

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 90, Issue 5 , Pages 761-767 , May 2009

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