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The objective of this study is to evaluate localized force production capability in multifidus muscle using ultrasound shear wave elastography (SWE) in healthy individuals. Three different body positions were considered: lying prone, sitting up, and sitting up with the right arm lifted. These positions were chosen to progressively increase multifidus contraction and to minimize body motion during measurements. Shear modulus was measured at the superficial and deeper layers of the multifidus. Repeatability and possible sources of error of the shear modulus measurements were analyzed. Multifidus shear modulus (median (interquartile range)) increased from prone, i.e., 16.15 (6.69) kPa, to sitting up, i.e., 27.28 (15.72) kPa, to sitting up with the right arm lifted position, i.e., 45.02 (25.27) kPa. Multifidi shear modulus in the deeper layer of the multifidi was lower than the superficial layer, suggesting lower muscle contraction. 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