Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Applied to the Lumbar Multifidus Muscle on Sit to Stand Kinematics in Individuals With Low Back Pain

The functional NMES technique involves the application of electrical stimulation during functional activity. In our study, in the functional neuromuscular electrical simulation group, neuromuscular electrical stimulation will be applied to the lumbar multifidus muscle while individuals perform the activity of standing up from sitting.

The conventional neuromuscular electrical simulation technique, electrical stimulation is applied without the individual performing voluntary contractions. In our study, conventional NMES will be applied to the lumbar multifidus muscle with the individual lying in the prone position and the individual will not elicit any voluntary contractions during the simulation.