Directional preference of activation of abdominal and paraspinal muscles during position-control tasks in sitting

This study aimed to systematically compare activation of a range of trunk muscles between directions of statically applied loads, and to consider the impact of breathing in this activation. In a semi-seated position, 13 healthy male participants resisted moderate inertial loads applied to the trunk in eight different directions.

Source: Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology - May 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Martin Eriksson Crommert, Kylie Tucker, Christopher Holford, Alexander Wight, Donna McCook, Paul Hodges Source Type: research