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ARTICLE TYPE : RESEARCH ARTICLE

Published on :   07 Mar 2026, Volume - 2
Journal Title :   WebLog Journal of Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy | WebLog J Sports Med Physiother
Source URL:   weblog iconhttps://weblogoa.com/articles/wjsmp.2026.c0701
Permanent Identifier (DOI) :  doi iconhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19238497

Preliminary Reference Values for Lumbar Muscle Compression Resistance (MCRI) in Healthy Adults - Observational Study Using BFpress

Kostopoulos G 1 *
1Private Practice Physiotherapy, 11 Kritis Street, Apt. 31 1061 Nicosia, Cyprus

Abstract

Quantitative assessment of muscle mechanical properties is critical in physiotherapy. The BFpress device allows objective measurement of lumbar muscle compression resistance, but normative data are lacking. This observational study measured 150 healthy physiotherapists (≈2/3 male, 1/3 female; Age 20-55) in prone position at L4-L5. Most participants (≈135) had values 25-27 kg, while ≈15 exceeded 30 kg. All were asymptomatic. Maximum recorded value: 38 kg. These preliminary reference values provide a foundation for future clinical and research applications.

Citation

Kostopoulos G. Preliminary Reference Values for Lumbar Muscle Compression Resistance (MCRI) in Healthy Adults - Observational Study Using BFpress. WebLog J Sports Med Physiother. wjsmp.2026.c0701. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19238497
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