Introduction Core stabilization is a vital concept in clinical rehabilitation (including low back
pain rehabilitation) and competitive athletic training. The core comprises of a complex …

Background Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) is an important mechanism stabilizing the spine
and trunk. IAP regulation depends on the coordination of abdominal muscles, diaphragm …

Although it is recommended to use sport-specific training programs to optimize performance,
studies analyzing the effects of the core stability training with high levels of sport-specificity …

(1) Background: The amount of physical activity most adults perform is less than the
recommended amount, and the resulting decrease in physical strength makes them …

The objective was to investigate the effects of a 6-week core strengthening training within
the regular handball training sessions compared to regular handball training only. Male sub …

Background Partial squats are a part of many rehabilitation programs. Progress to deeper
squats can only be performed through the partial squat position. However, squats safety …

The study purpose was to examine and analyze the effect of developing a hurdle-box jump
plyometric model on muscle strength, explosive power, and hypertrophy. Materials and …

The core is the center of the functional kinetic chain providing the proximal stability for the
distal mobility and function of the limbs. The study aims to verify the effects of an integrative …

Monitoring of training performance and physical activity has become indispensable these
days for athletes. Wireless technologies have started to be widely used in the monitoring of …

David G. Behm, Ph. D., has worked at Memorial University of Newfoundland since 1995. His
research interests have been diverse, with more than 325 peer-reviewed articles, and more …