Are deep and superficial fibers of the lumbar multifidus muscle differentially active during voluntary arm movements?
The deep and superficial fibers of the multifidus are differentially active during single and repetitive movements of the arm. The data from this study support the hypothesis that the superficial multifidus contributes to the control of spine orientation, and that the deep multifidus has a role in controlling intersegmental motion.
Plasma calprotectin is increased in CHF patients, indicating that inflammatory activity is upregulated in CHF and may be associated with the severity of CHF.