(1) Background: Squatting is one of the common closed-kinetic chain (CKC) exercises for
knee rehabilitation. Some patients cannot perform squatting exercises on land occasionally …

This study evaluated changes in deep trunk muscle thickness and lower extremity muscle
activities during bridge exercises with the abdominal drawing-in maneuver. Bridge exercises …

This study was aimed at analyzing the cadence (Cad max) and the peak vertical ground
reaction force (Fy max) during stationary running sprint on dry land and at hip and chest …

Introduction: Treadmills employ a movable belt that creates a backward force not normally
present during running. Discrepancies exist in the literature regarding differences in joint …

Study Design Controlled laboratory study using a repeated-measures, counterbalanced
design. Objectives To test the ability of 8 Swiss ball exercises (roll-out, pike, knee-up, skier …

This study sought to examine any differences in upper rectus abdominis (URA) and lower
rectus abdominis (LRA) muscle activity during four abdominal exercises, the curl-up, Swiss …

[Purpose] Our working hypothesis is that underwater treadmill training improves normal
people's gait ability.[Subjects and Methods] Twenty-five healthy subjects with no orthopedic …

Background: Core musculature is important for efficiency during activities including running.
Both abdominal muscle strength and endurance contribute to this efficiency. The purpose of …

Exercise in an aquatic environment may be an effective mode of therapy and training due to
reduced impact forces. The purpose of this study was to compare the physiological …