Abstract

Introduction: In prospective studies of AFL athletes, a relationship has been established between decreased size of the lumbar multifidus muscle and risk of injuries. However, to date there have only been a few studies examining the efficacy of training programs aimed at increasing multifidus muscle size. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a functional resistance program designed to induce hypertrophy of the lumbar multifidus muscles during the AFL pre-season.

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