Several studies describe that in addition to the thoracic and lumbar muscles, the Latissimus dorsi (LD) and hip extensors contribute during trunk extension performance. [28,30–33] These findings ...
Background: Muscle fatigue has high relevance in human performance yet little research has evaluated how it should be assessed. Objective: To perform a pilot study to identify suitable methods of ...
OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether peripheral muscle strength is significantly different between lean and obese women controlled for age and physical activity, using an allometric approach. DESIGN: ...
Decreased muscle strength is associated with difficulty in performing functional activities such as stooping, crouching or kneeling in older adults, according to an observational study. Researchers ...
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 28. AN explosive start and explosive turns may be the most purely athletic maneuvers a swimming athlete performs during a race. While there is no apparent correlation between ...
Background Back extension exercises are often used in the rehabilitation of low back pain. However, at present it is not clear how the posterior muscles are recruited during different types of ...