• strength, endurance and rate of force development of the trunk flexors and extensors of the elderly. (jssm.org)
  • On the other hand, TT improved only the rate of force development of trunk flexors and extensors and endurance of the trunk flexors. (jssm.org)
  • They also destroy the muscle strength balance of knee flexors and extensors, due to which the injury may recur. (terme-catez.si)
  • Bilateral concentric strength of the ankle plantarflexors and dorsiflexors, knee flexors and extensors, and hip extensors was measured. (iospress.com)
  • Before the start of the program, the strength and endurance of each patient's knee extensor muscles were tested at various degrees, with patients undergoing several sets of extension-type exercises on their dominant and non-dominant legs. (qigonginstitute.org)
  • And while the different motions and postures can place considerable demand on the knee extensor muscles, most of the movements in tai chi are performed in a closed kinematic chain, which may prevent excess stress from being placed on the knee joints. (qigonginstitute.org)
  • Squatting was performed at an angle of 135º-150º because strength of knee extensor (muscles) varies between these angles and is an important consideration for the performance of numerous physical daily routine activities such as walking, running, cycling, stepping and driving including development of fundamental skills for different sports across all ages and sex. (omicsonline.org)
  • Isometric muscle strength of triceps and biceps brachii, extensors and flexors of thigh and rectus abdominis correlated significantly with BMD (r = 0.18-0.35, p = 0.02-0.000). (nih.gov)
  • Fling BW, Christie A, Kamen G. Motor unit synchronization in FDI and biceps brachii muscles of strength-trained males. (umassmed.edu)
  • Measuring the isokinetic strength of the knee extensors (quadriceps) will assess muscle strength. (cdc.gov)
  • All these procedures result in rapid deterioration of the femoral muscle, mainly the four-headed quadriceps. (terme-catez.si)
  • VM and VL from the Quadriceps muscle group were chosen for recording the physiological signal simultaneously from right and left leg of the subjects, as these muscles determines stress on the patellofemoral joint and stabilizes the patellar bone during squatting. (omicsonline.org)
  • Lower extremity injuries may be associated with proximal muscle weakness and decreased motor control. (termedia.pl)
  • This result may be associated with knee joint injuries which are common in athletes with weak muscle strength, and can be attributed to the literature knowledge that core muscle weakness may increase the frequency of knee injury. (termedia.pl)
  • These results demonstrate the age-related progression of muscle weakness and muscular fat infiltration regardless of changes in muscle mass or subcutaneous fat, reinforcing that muscle quality is lost with aging. (wikipedia.org)
  • Stiffness and contraction of muscles with weakness, tearing pains and trembling may indicate the need for Causticum. (hpathy.com)
  • Weakness, shortening and tightness develops in the muscle from sitting for extended periods of time, contributing to poor sleep, posture and even stress and tension. (healingthroughmovement.com)
  • Muscle involvement manifests as proximal muscle weakness. (medscape.com)
  • Affected patients often begin to note muscle fatigue or weakness when climbing stairs, walking, rising from a sitting position, combing their hair, or reaching for items in cabinets that are above their shoulders. (medscape.com)
  • Dermatomyositis in children is characterized by muscle weakness and resembles the adult form of the disease. (medscape.com)
  • The objective was to investigate the effects of functional (FT) and traditional (TT) training on trunk muscles maximal isometric strength, rate of force development and endurance with trained elderly women. (jssm.org)
  • There were statistically significant reductions in maximal torque, reported as strength index (SI), after both KBS and ILEX exercise. (lww.com)
  • Isometric muscle strength was measured using a computerized measurement system and cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed with maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max) using breath-by-breath respiratory gas analyses during an incremental bicycle ergometer exercise. (nih.gov)
  • Strength Test as a Predictor for Maximal and Acceptable Lifting. (cdc.gov)
  • Previous models report weak flexion strength, which is partially due to lacking moment generating capacity in the upper cervical spine. (cdc.gov)
  • Previous models have also lacked realistic hyoid muscles, which have the capability to improve flexion strength and control in the upper cervical spine. (cdc.gov)
  • Forward head posture increases the workload for many of the muscles attached to the cervical spine, which has the job of holding up the head. (spine-health.com)
  • These muscles, also called the longus capitus and longus colli, are located along the front of the cervical spine and help stabilize the neck. (spine-health.com)
  • Erector spinae (lower cervical and upper thoracic).These are extensor muscles attached to the back of the lower cervical spine and upper thoracic spine. (spine-health.com)
  • These 4 pairs of small muscles, which connect the lower back of the skull to the top of the cervical spine, help with head rotation and extension. (spine-health.com)
  • This pair of muscles is located along the back and side of the neck, traveling from the upper cervical spine down to the shoulder blade (scapula). (spine-health.com)
  • The MyoVision sEMG ScanVisions read the voltage that the muscles in your spine naturally emit. (quackometer.net)
  • When standing or sitting, try to keep your spinal extensor muscles-the muscles that run on both sides of your spine-activated. (wakehealth.edu)
  • Sitting within the well of your hip and lower spine is the psoas major muscle, one of the two muscles that makes up the iliopsoas. (healingthroughmovement.com)
  • The muscle attaches to the vertebrae of the lower spine, moves through the pelvis and connects to a tendon at the top of the femur. (healingthroughmovement.com)
  • Dynapenia (pronounced dahy-nuh-pē-nē-a, Greek translation for poverty of strength, power, or force) is the loss of muscular strength not caused by neurological or muscular disease that typically is associated with older adults. (wikipedia.org)
  • The preservation of muscular strength through the aging process has become increasingly significant with increasing life expectancy in the modern world. (wikipedia.org)
  • With regard to the relation of higher levels of muscular strength to a lower risk of premature death, studies by Newman et al. (wikipedia.org)
  • The loss of muscle mass, muscular strength, and power with age has important health and functional consequences. (cdc.gov)
  • 2018 ). The ubiquitous finding that muscular strength is inversely related to mortality may be related to its role in preventing disability, allowing people to continue performing activities of daily living (ADL) and decreasing the risk for falls and accidents (Willardson and Tudor-Locke, 2005 ). (jssm.org)
  • Garcia-Hermoso and colleagues ( 2018 ) in a meta-analysis reported that greater upper- and lower-body muscular strength are associated with a lower risk of mortality in adult population, independent of the age. (jssm.org)
  • Overemphasis on muscle strengthening at the expense of tendon and other connective tissue strengthening can produce a muscle complex which is prone to injury and inefficient in generating reactive strength. (mytpi.com)
  • With just one product you are able to target every flexor, extensor, tendon and muscle from your fingers to your shoulders! (fitter1.com)
  • trunk flexors (p = 0.001, 19%) and extensors (p = 0.017, 13%) endurance compared to baseline. (jssm.org)
  • Knee extensor strength and endurance, whole body exercise capacity, and health related quality of life (Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire, CRDQ) were assessed. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions: For severely disabled COPD patients with incapacitating dyspnoea, short term electrical stimulation of selected lower limb muscles involved in ambulation can improve muscle strength and endurance, whole body exercise tolerance, and breathlessness during activities of daily living. (bmj.com)
  • Application of NMES has been consistently associated with increased mass, strength, and endurance of both normally and abnormally innervated muscles in a range of pathological conditions. (bmj.com)
  • The maximum strength and endurance of the trunk muscles were verified, both at baseline and after 12 weeks of training (3xweek for 50 min each). (jssm.org)
  • Both FT and TT can improve trunk flexor and extensor muscle strength and endurance with trained elderly women. (jssm.org)
  • 2005 ). Resistance training with the goal of increasing strength and endurance is important for the treatment and prevention of many diseases and conditions such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, and others (Figueiredo et al. (jssm.org)
  • eccentric strength increased 18.6-23.7% in the dominant leg and 18.3-20.0% in the non-dominant leg.While men and women experienced significant gains in extensor strength, increased extensor endurance levels were also reported for both groups. (qigonginstitute.org)
  • 3. Peak torque decline during isokinetic endurance test changed significantly in knee flexor but not in extensor muscles, from 15% to 27% after propranolol and from 15% to 23% after pindolol. (portlandpress.com)
  • 4. Our data suggest that blockade of sympathetic β 2 -receptors decreases thermogenesis in human skeletal muscle and impairs isokinetic endurance. (portlandpress.com)
  • Help improve strength training and endurance. (healingthroughmovement.com)
  • Strength and endurance training are commonly used in physical training and rehabilitation programs. (frontiersin.org)
  • compared the effect of two different training regimes, i.e., 3 weeks of either endurance training on a cycle ergometer or strength training, on neuromuscular function of the plantar flexors. (frontiersin.org)
  • However, contrary to previous research, the KBS was able to elicit a physiological response, despite the lack of pelvic restraint supporting the potential to strengthen the lumbar extensors. (lww.com)
  • It is used for evaluation process or test by physiotherapists/clinicians/others associated with rehabilitation of athletes to strengthen their lower-body muscles and connective tissues after joint-related injury. (omicsonline.org)
  • A negative correlation is found between age and the amount of low back extensor muscle ( p =0.001). (asianspinejournal.org)
  • In the comparison by gender, girls had higher weight (p = 0.023), height (p = 0.018) and fat percentage values (p = 0.001), while boys presented better motor performance for the explosive strength of upper limbs (p = 0.005) and lower limbs (p = 0.011), agility (0.018) and upper limb velocity (p = 0.014). (bvsalud.org)
  • Measures of muscle strength, postural stability, and incidence of falls over the past year were obtained from client charts at Texas Woman's University's Health Promotion & Research Center from 1996 to 2002. (humankinetics.com)
  • Age, hip flexor and abductor strength, and postural stability were significantly different in women who had fallen. (humankinetics.com)
  • A dynamometer was used to measure changes in the muscle during both the concentric and eccentric phases of contraction.Results and Conclusions Both men and women appeared to show 'significant' increases in muscle strength after participating in the tai chi program. (qigonginstitute.org)
  • In the male group, concentric knee extensor strength increased between 16.4-20.0% in the dominant leg and 15.1-19.7% in the non-dominant leg. (qigonginstitute.org)
  • Finally, we have the concentric phase of movement that most are familiar with in which our muscles contract and we apply tension as our muscles shorten. (mytpi.com)
  • The measured walk and isokinetic strength testing will be completed on Survey Participants (SPs) 50 years of age and older. (cdc.gov)
  • OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates the effects of eight weeks, on-season repeated sprint training with a change of direction on isokinetic strength parameters in well-trained youth soccer players. (iospress.com)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Isokinetic strength enhancement may be explained with the induction of muscle hypertrophy following a prolonged period of sprint training. (iospress.com)
  • As most industrial work tasks contain a significant dynamic component, analysis of isokinetic strength capabilities appears to offer some advantage to isometric testing in this regard. (cdc.gov)
  • As detailed below, some investigators have been able to demonstrate that the results of certain isokinetic strength tests (for example, an isokinetic exertion from floor to chest height) appear to be correlated with the amount of weight individuals were willing to lift for infrequently performed tasks. (cdc.gov)
  • 3 Evidence has accumulated to suggest that, as part of this vicious cycle, deconditioning of skeletal muscle occurs which contributes significantly to exercise intolerance in this patient population. (bmj.com)
  • This significantly increases the load on the low back, which is one of the most important areas to protect when strength training. (stack.com)
  • Strength declined significantly with age in all muscle groups except knee extensors. (humankinetics.com)
  • RESULTS: Following the training period, dominant and non-dominant legs' peak moment, work, and power values for both extensor and flexor muscle groups improved significantly at various angular velocities. (iospress.com)
  • The amount of low back extensor muscle in group A and group B was 60.3%±14.5% and 64.2%±9.3% respectively, thus showing a significantly smaller amount of low back extensor muscle in the osteoporotic vertebral fracture group ( p =0.015). (asianspinejournal.org)
  • Dementia can significantly affect walking by impairing attention, muscle strength, and the motor control needed to coordinate sensory input and muscle contraction for safe and steady ambulation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Whether or not inversion tables help relax your muscles, reduce your pain, and improve your spinal mobility can be answered in only one way - by giving it a try for yourself! (tigerfitness.com)
  • Furthermore, evoked spinal reflex responses of the soleus muscle (H-reflex evoked at rest and during iMVC, V-wave), peak twitch torques induced by electrical stimulation of the posterior tibial nerve at rest and fatigue resistance were evaluated. (frontiersin.org)
  • Conclusions: Reduced gait performance, knee muscle strength, and dynamic balance are to a varying degree determinants of falls and FOF in ambulatory persons with late effects of polio. (lu.se)
  • Improved knee extensor strength with resistance training associates with muscle specific miRNAs in older adults. (wakehealth.edu)
  • Zhang T, Birbrair A, Wang ZM, Messi ML, Marsh AP, Leng I, Nicklas BJ, Delbono O. Improved knee extensor strength with resistance training associates with muscle specific miRNAs in older adults. (wakehealth.edu)
  • The FT (multi-planar, and multi-articular movements) and TT (primarily machine-based resistance exercises) performed mobility, muscle strength and power exercises. (jssm.org)
  • A review of the research has supported the efficacy of strengthening the lumbar extensors and consequently reducing LBP symptoms using specific isolated lumbar extension (ILEX) machine-based resistance training ( 36 ). (lww.com)
  • While there have been no well-designed studies showing that inverted exercises activate and recruit your muscles better than while done in a more traditional way, some believe that the inversion creates more resistance via gravity. (tigerfitness.com)
  • It has been shown that muscle protein synthetic rate (MPS) is elevated in humans by 50% at 4 hrs following a bout of heavy resistance training, and by 109% at 24 hrs following training. (researchgate.net)
  • The Dyna-Flex Pro Wrist Exerciser gyro uses resistance force to generate up to 35 pounds of torque and is the ideal product for anyone looking to improve dexterity, strength, coordination and accelerate healing time. (fitter1.com)
  • Similarly, as the muscle reaches its optimal mechanical advantage, the resistance of the machine increases proportionally. (cdc.gov)
  • Far too many people are strong in their flexors but weak in their extensors. (dieselcrew.com)
  • We conclude that low dietary calcium intake, weak muscle strength and low body weight are risk factors for low BMD in men. (nih.gov)
  • Long-term poor posture results in degenerative changes of the joints, ligaments, muscles, and pain. (terme-catez.si)
  • Ultrasound is a modern non-invasive dynamic examination of soft tissues of joints and muscles, used to identify any pathological changes of muscles, ligaments and tendons. (terme-catez.si)
  • Eccentric focused exercises have commonly been prescribed as a method for the treatment of a number of injuries, specifically overuse injuries such as tendinopathies in which you have chronic inflammation or pain in the soft-tissue that surrounds your muscles and joints [1-6]. (mytpi.com)
  • Most isokinetic devices available on the market focus on quantifying strength about isolated joints or body segments, for example, trunk extension and flex- ion (see Figure 7). (cdc.gov)
  • For this rea- son, machines that measure isokinetic strengths of isolated joints or body seg- ments should not be used as a method of evaluating worker capabilities related to job demands in most instances. (cdc.gov)
  • A longitudinal study on the age-related changes in muscle strength, quality, and inter muscular fat showed an increase in adipose tissue infiltration of mid thigh skeletal muscle in both men and women ranging between 70 and 79 years-old during a 5-year period. (wikipedia.org)
  • To investigate the influence of fat infiltration at low back extensor muscles on osteoporotic vertebral fracture. (asianspinejournal.org)
  • However, the degree of influence of fat infiltration of the back extensor muscle on osteoporotic vertebral fracture remains controversial. (asianspinejournal.org)
  • Fat infiltration of low back extensor muscle was increased in osteoporotic vertebral fracture patients. (asianspinejournal.org)
  • Therefore, fat infiltration of low back extensor muscle in an elderly person may be a risk factor of osteoporotic vertebral fracture. (asianspinejournal.org)
  • We hypothesized that the fat infiltration of the back extensor muscle could increase the risk of osteoporotic vertebral fracture. (asianspinejournal.org)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of fat infiltration of the back extensor muscle on osteoporotic vertebral fracture. (asianspinejournal.org)
  • We investigated whether the increased fat infiltration of the back extensor muscle had any effect on the development of vertebral compression fracture, or the development of age-related changes such as loss of bone mineral density. (asianspinejournal.org)
  • The models used for estimating motion and muscle parameters from EMG signal for carrying out limb movement predictions are validated. (techscience.com)
  • BACKGROUND: Sit-to-stand test is very often used as measure of lower limb strength in elderly adults. (iospress.com)
  • METHODS: Forty physically active elderly women ⩾ 60 years underwent the 5RSTST and anthropometric, balance, and lower limb strength assessment. (iospress.com)
  • Balance control in AP direction and knee extensor strength on dominant limb were the only factors that contributed independently to 5RSTST, accounting for 55% of the variance. (iospress.com)
  • Physical capacity (explosive strength of upper and lower limbs, upper limb velocity and agility) and hormonal markers (testosterone and estradiol) were evaluated through the chemiluminescence method. (bvsalud.org)
  • Stage V versus I), height (stage III, IV and V versus I) and upper limb explosive strength (stage III and IV versus I). (bvsalud.org)
  • Reduced knee muscle strength in the more affected limb and gait performance were determinants of falls. (lu.se)
  • Triceps surae muscle activation and tibialis anterior muscle co-activation were assessed by normalized root mean square of the EMG signal during the initial phase of contraction (0-100, 100-200 ms) and iMVC of the plantar flexors. (frontiersin.org)
  • J Strength Cond Res 30(5): 1189-1195, 2016-The aim of this study was to use a fatigue response test to measure the muscular fatigue (defined as a reduction in torque production) sustained by the lumbar extensors after a single set of kettlebell swings (KBS) in comparison with isolated lumbar extensions (ILEX) and a control condition (CON). (lww.com)
  • Data suggest that both KBS and ILEX were able to fatigue the lumbar extensors. (lww.com)
  • Lower body muscles, core muscles, and even the upper body muscles receive an effective workout while inline skating. (rollerblade.com)
  • Now, I work extensors every single workout. (dieselcrew.com)
  • Doing targeted exercises such as Cable Curls with Bar in your workout will help build strength and mass in your forearms. (gymtrix.net)
  • It is clear that isometric strength testing cannot substitute for dynamic strength assessment when examining highly dynamic occupational job demands. (cdc.gov)
  • Dynamic knee extensor muscle strength is a valid measure among healthy older adults but has not been tested in the sarcopenia condition. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This study's objective was to test the validity of a one-repetition submaximal strength protocol to measure dynamic knee extension strength in older adults with and without sarcopenia. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Bilateral dynamic knee extension strength was estimated with an extensor chair using one-repetition submaximal protocol. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Main Outcome Measurements: Number of falls the past year, Falls Efficacy Scale-International to assess FOF, a Biodex dynamometer to measure knee muscle strength, the Timed Up & Go test to. (lu.se)
  • Main Outcome Measurements: Number of falls the past year, Falls Efficacy Scale-International to assess FOF, a Biodex dynamometer to measure knee muscle strength, the Timed Up & Go test to assess dynamic balance, and the 6-Minute Walk test to assess gait performance. (lu.se)
  • Forward head posture can lead to an imbalance in the longus colli and suboccipital muscles. (spine-health.com)
  • This imbalance at the very least will keep you from developing your full potential for strength, while it can also lead to injuries. (dieselcrew.com)
  • The age-associated deterioration of force-generating properties of skeletal muscles can be directly associated with increased risk of physical disability, functional impairments, and increased mortality. (wikipedia.org)
  • A Myovision device is a handheld scanner that is designed to measure electric activity in skeletal muscles. (quackometer.net)
  • This device allows the experimenter to assess various muscular strengths (such as those shown) at a constant velocity. (cdc.gov)
  • It is logical that if we have the eccentric strength to handle greater forces as our muscles lengthen and we improve the quality of our connective tissue we would be less likely to be injured. (mytpi.com)
  • Modern lifestyle increases the risk of muscle imbalances, bad posture, back pain, knee pain etc., and we are spending billions each year on pharmaceuticals to alleviate the pain. (naturalnews.com)
  • While regular massages help ease stress levels and soothe aching muscles , it's important to remember that much of that tension is caused by bad posture. (womenfitness.net)
  • Over time, forward head posture can lead to muscle imbalances as the body tries to adapt and find efficient ways to hold the head up for straight-ahead vision. (spine-health.com)
  • The middle trapezius and rhomboid muscles in the upper back help bring the scapulae (shoulder blades) backward to keep the shoulders back and chest open in good posture. (spine-health.com)
  • Weakened trapezius and rhomboid muscles allow the shoulder blades to tilt forward, further contributing to hunched shoulders and forward head posture. (spine-health.com)
  • When trying to correct forward head posture and relieve neck pain, these are muscles that may need to be targeted for strengthening . (spine-health.com)
  • Also, other muscles may also need to be strengthened to help reduce forward head and rounded shoulder posture, depending on the patient's specific needs. (spine-health.com)
  • Over time, incorrect posture can cause chronic pain in the neck and surrounding muscles. (spine-health.com)
  • These muscles work extra hard and continually contract to keep the head tilted up and looking straight ahead during forward head posture. (spine-health.com)
  • These muscles are commonly the focus of stretches to help reduce neck pain and improve forward head posture. (spine-health.com)
  • Numerous other muscles may become shortened or lengthened due to forward head posture, and the specific muscle imbalances can vary depending on the case. (spine-health.com)
  • Forward head posture can lead to muscle, joint, disc, and nerve root-related pain. (spine-health.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of sustained squat posture (a yogic posture) of athletes among male (n1=32) and female (n2=18) with high and low performance (based upon median split method) on EMG activity of Vastus Medialis (VM) and Vastus Lateralis (VL) muscles for 120 seconds. (omicsonline.org)
  • Kegel exercises work out your pelvic floor muscles, which control urine flow as well as sexual functioning. (naturalnews.com)
  • This is supportive of the hypothesis that the rotation of the pelvis permitted during these exercises provides a greater training stimulus to the hip extensors and insufficient stimulus to the lumbar extensors ( 13,18,34 ). (lww.com)
  • Wrist extension at the top of each rep exercises the extensor muscles. (gymtrix.net)
  • It requires special exercises to isolate the muscles. (gymtrix.net)
  • When the erector spinae muscles lengthen and lose strength, they are less capable of keeping the neck and upper back from hunching forward. (spine-health.com)
  • have shown that grip and knee extensor muscle strength are strongly correlated with mortality. (wikipedia.org)
  • have observed that faster decline in hip flexor and grip strengths individually predicted mortality after accounting for potential contributors. (wikipedia.org)
  • We determined mortality, clinical outcome (muscle strength, disability, persistent use of drugs and quality of life) and disease course and analysed prognostic outcome factors. (bmj.com)
  • For women, they observed crude hazard ratios of 1.84 for grip strength and 1.65 for knee extensor strength. (wikipedia.org)
  • For men, they observed crude hazard ratios of 1.36 for grip strength and 1.51 for knee extensor strength. (wikipedia.org)
  • I have dealt with this condition over the years , because of my concentration on Grip Strength Feats and competing in Grip Strength Contests . (dieselcrew.com)
  • But, you'll have great grip strength for high-fives! (gymtrix.net)
  • Doing this regularly can help build grip strength and avoid injury. (gymtrix.net)
  • This exercise also helps to improve grip strength and forearm muscles, adding to overall arm strength. (gymtrix.net)
  • Subjective global assessment of change in elbow symptoms, patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation, visual analogue pain at rest, visual analogue pain with activity, visual analogue pain intensity, grip strength, and strength testing using the Orthopaedic Research Institute-Tennis Elbow Testing System. (bmj.com)
  • 2/21/2011 - Just about everybody who harks back a few decades are familiar with the famed cartoon character Popeye the Sailor Man, who downed a can of spinach to produce bulging muscles whenever he needed to get out of trouble. (naturalnews.com)
  • SPs who had a myocardial infarction within the past six weeks, chest or abdominal surgery within the past three weeks, knee surgery or knee replacement surgery, severe back pain, a history of brain aneurysm or stroke are excluded from the muscle strength exam. (cdc.gov)
  • There is insufficient scientific evidence to conclude that wearing back belts reduces risk of injury to the back based on changes in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and trunk muscle electromyography (EMG). (cdc.gov)
  • My argument that the Barbell Back Squat is not the best choice for most team sport athletes revolves around four key points: Torso Angle, Muscle Activation, Ankle Mobility and Safety. (stack.com)
  • Many coaches tout the Back Squat for its ability to engage all the muscles of the lower body in one coordinated movement. (stack.com)
  • Subsequent data provide insight of the efficacy of kettlebells swings in strengthening the lumbar muscles and lower back pain treatment. (lww.com)
  • As the muscles in the upper back tend to become elongated as the shoulder round forward, chest muscles may become shortened and tight. (spine-health.com)
  • Do you experience tense back muscles or back muscle spasms? (tigerfitness.com)
  • You should feel the muscles in the back of the forearm working. (dieselcrew.com)
  • Walking, swimming and riding a stationary bike, for example, can improve back muscle strength and flexibility. (wakehealth.edu)
  • In persons with stronger back muscles, the risk of osteoporotic vertebral fractures will likely be lower than in those persons with weaker back muscles. (asianspinejournal.org)
  • The amount of low back extensor muscle was determined using the pseudocoloring technique on an axial view of the L3 level. (asianspinejournal.org)
  • The patients were divided into two groups: osteoporotic vertebral fracture group (group A) and non-fracture group (group B). The amount of low back extensor muscle is compared with BMD, degenerative change of disc, osteophyte grade of facet joint and promontory angle to reveal the association between these factors. (asianspinejournal.org)
  • 8 ] suggested that strengthening of back extensor muscle may prevent osteoporotic vertebral fracture and they reported that the relative risk for compression fracture was 2.7 times lower in the back-exercise group than in the control group in a prospective 10 year follow-up study [ 9 ]. (asianspinejournal.org)
  • Six muscle strength measurements are obtained: three warm-up/ learning measurements and three outcome measurements. (cdc.gov)
  • If you feel your willpower weakening as you pass the desserts piled high, just tighten up your muscles -- flex any of them, including your finger or calf muscles. (naturalnews.com)
  • Also, pay attention to your calcium intake: insufficient calcium weakens bones and can cause the muscle to "snap" the bone. (stack.com)
  • Isokinetics and Exercise Science (IES) is an international journal devoted to the study of theoretical and applied aspects of human muscle performance. (iospress.com)
  • Isokinetics and Exercise Science publishes studies associated with the methodology of muscle performance especially with respect to the issues of reproducibility and validity of testing, description of normal and pathological mechanical parameters which are derivable from muscle testing, applications in basic research topics such as motor learning paradigms and electromyography. (iospress.com)
  • To prevent avulsion injuries, you need to correct muscle imbalances and train your hip flexors, extensors, abductors and adductors. (stack.com)
  • From a strength perspective, resting can cause muscular imbalances and atrophy, as well as neutralization of muscles near the injury. (stack.com)
  • The journal also publishes studies on applications in clinical settings and technical aspects of the various measurement systems employed in human muscle performance research. (iospress.com)
  • The concept of isokinetic measurement of strength was originally related by Hislop and Perrine. (cdc.gov)
  • Figure 8 --An isokinetic whole-body strength measurement system. (cdc.gov)
  • A Kin Com MP dynamometer manufactured by Chattanooga Group, Inc ,Chattanooga, TN was used to evaluate knee extensor strength. (cdc.gov)
  • After 7 days on each drug, muscle function was tested by an isokinetic dynamometer. (portlandpress.com)
  • Sarcopenic individuals presented lower body mass, body mass index and skeletal muscle index. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Background: Passive training of specific locomotor muscle groups by means of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) might be better tolerated than whole body exercise in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (bmj.com)
  • The analyzed studies mainly focus on the application of Pilates programs for the improvement of body composition, muscle strength, flexibility, balance, prevention of falls, functionality, and quality of life in women over 60 years of age. (fecyt.es)
  • Putting your body through rigorous strength routines strengthens both your bones and muscles. (stack.com)
  • Are you looking to improve your arm and upper body strength in a safe, efficient way? (gymtrix.net)
  • It's all about body mechanics and muscle memory," says Dr. Tadhg O'Gara, MD , orthopaedic surgeon. (wakehealth.edu)
  • Yet, there is a muscle in your body that you might not be aware of. (healingthroughmovement.com)
  • They help to support the strength and health of your entire body. (healingthroughmovement.com)
  • The psoas is the only muscle in the human body connecting the upper body to the lower body. (healingthroughmovement.com)
  • Put simply, this muscle is the core of activity in your body. (healingthroughmovement.com)
  • 7 ] also mentioned the role of the global environment such as the body position and local environment (including intervertebral disc integrity and paravertebral muscle strength) in preventing vertebral fracture. (asianspinejournal.org)
  • Several investigators have used dynamic isokinetic lifting devices designed to measure whole-body lifting strength. (cdc.gov)
  • During adolescence, the accelerated maturational stage reflects on body growth, strength and power compared to individuals with delayed biological development 5,7,8 , however, with age advancement, these differences tend to be reduced and/or eliminated and contribute to the reduction of participation of adolescents in sports activities 9 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Objective: To determine how knee muscle strength, dynamic balance, and gait performance (adjusted for gender, age, and body mass index) are associated with falls and FOF in persons with late effects of polio. (lu.se)
  • For this, you need to concentrate on building up the latissimus dorsi, the rhomboids and the trapezius muscles. (womenfitness.net)
  • Effects of strength training and detraining on knee extensor strength, muscle volume and muscle quality in elderly women. (acast.com)
  • Lan's team also suggested that more than one test might be necessary to determine the strength of the subjects' extensor muscles because of a traditionally low reliability in test results among elderly patients. (qigonginstitute.org)
  • Muscle strength appears to be a critical component in maintaining physical function, mobility, and vitality in old age, which is why it's imperative to identify and study contributing factors of Dynapenia. (wikipedia.org)
  • It must be understood, however, that while isokinetic devices control the speed of the exertion, this does not assure a constant speed of muscle contraction. (cdc.gov)
  • Increasing the isokinetic speed of contraction will place increasing demands on Type II muscle fibers (fast twitch and fast oxida- tive glycolytic). (cdc.gov)