BMJ

TRUNK MOTION AND MUSCULAR STRENGTH AFFECT KNEE VALGUS MOMENT DURING SINGLE-LEG LANDING AFTER OVERHEAD STROKE IN BADMINTON

Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in knees opposite to the racket-hand side frequent occurs during single-leg landing after overhead stroke in badminton. Although large lateral ...
Healthline

What Muscles Do Lunges Work?

The lunge is a popular, versatile exercise for strengthening the lower body. It works many muscles in one move and offers numerous benefits. Varying your technique emphasizes different muscles or ...
BMJ

MRI study of the size, symmetry and function of the trunk muscles among elite cricketers with and without low back pain

UQ/Mater Back Stability Clinic, Mater Health Services, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Objectives: To determine if asymmetry of trunk muscles and deficits of motor control exist among elite ...
RMD Open

Patient-tailored training programme on cardiorespiratory fitness, trunk strength and mobility leads to significantly better outcomes in individuals with axial spondyloarthritis

Background Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) impairs trunk strength, mobility and cardiorespiratory fitness. Despite exercise being a key treatment, few studies have examined a combined trunk mobility, ...