Effect of isometric upper-extremity exercises on the activation of core stabilizing muscles

To evaluate whether isometric exercises for the upper extremities could sufficiently activate core stabilizing muscles to increase muscle strength. Cross-sectional study. Department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at a Finnish hospital. Healthy adult women (N=20). Not applicable. Peak isomet...

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Published in:	Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation Vol. 89; no. 3; p. 513
Main Authors:	Tarnanen, Sami P, Ylinen, Jari J, Siekkinen, Kirsti M, Mälkiä, Esko A, Kautiainen, Hannu J, Häkkinen, Arja H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.03.2008
Subjects:	Abdominal Muscles - physiology Adult Cohort Studies Cross-Sectional Studies Electromyography Exercise Therapy - methods Female Humans Isometric Contraction - physiology Middle Aged Muscle Strength - physiology Muscle, Skeletal - physiology Postural Balance - physiology Posture Probability Reference Values Rehabilitation Centers Sensitivity and Specificity Upper Extremity
ISSN:	1532-821X, 1532-821X
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