Initially reserved for rehabilitation programs, unstable surface training (UST) has recently
grown in popularity in strength and conditioning and general exercise scenarios …

Abstract Kibele, A and Behm, DG. Seven weeks of instability and traditional resistance
training effects on strength, balance and functional performance. J Strength Cond Res 23 …

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of fixed foot and functionally directed
balance training on static balance time, muscle activation during landing, vertical jump …

Objectives. To investigate motor control as a possible contributing factor in hamstring
injuries using a test movement similar to the injury-critical phase during running. Leg swing …

Superiority of the left upper limb in proprioception tasks performed by right-handed
individuals has been attributed to better utilization of proprioceptive information by a non …

Proprioceptive ability specific to the movement challenges of a sport was hypothesised to
relate to both years of sport-specific training and the competition level that a sport performer …

Context: Resistance training while using an instability-training device is known to increase
activation of stabilizing muscle groups while decreasing the force generated by the prime …

Context: Instability resistance training (IRT; unstable surfaces and devices to strengthen the
core or trunk muscles) is popular in fitness training facilities. Objective: To examine …

Objectives Water polo is a popular water-based contact sport that involves swimming,
throwing and defending. Cumulatively, these repetitive overhead activities are thought to …

Although there are many studies demonstrating increased trunk activation under unstable
conditions, it is not known whether this increased activation would translate into meaningful …