Its main function is to compress the abdomen and, in turn, provide stabilityto the spine and pelvis, Parten says. To "find" your transverse abdominis and feel it in action, all it takes is a ...

Pulmonary function 1 year postoperatively ... complications may not differ following a midline or a transverse incision in major elective abdominal surgery, the study limitations are notable.

Perceived recovery, function, disability and pain were also assessed. Results Participants with chronic LBP receiving motor control exercise had a greater improvement in recruitment of transversus ...