The feasibility of measuring the activation of the trunk muscles in healthy older adults during trunk stability exercises

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>As the older adult population increases, the potential functional and clinical burden of trunk muscle dysfunction may be significant. An evaluation of risk factors including the impact of the trunk muscles in terms of their temporal...

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Main Authors: Hubley-Kozey Cheryl L, Hanada Edwin Y, McKeon Melissa D, Gordon Sarah A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/8/33