Poor posture control has been associated with an increased risk of falls and mobility disability
among older adults. This study was conducted to assess the test–retest reliability and …

Objective To systematically review the literature analyzing the reliability and characteristics of
the protocols of isokinetic and isometric evaluation of the trunk flexor and extensor muscles …

Different types of exercise are indicated for the elderly to prevent functional capacity limitations
due to aging and reduce the risk of falls. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of three …

… The authors wish to thank the Araucaria Research Foundation for the fellowship awarded
to Rubens A. da Silva, a visiting Professor and researcher at the University involved in this …

This study aimed to compare the postural balance of professional tae kwon do athletes with
a non-tae kwon do adult group. Nineteen participants (nine tae kwon do practitioners and …

Purpose: To compare the balance of individuals with and without chronic low back pain
during five tasks. Method: The participants were 20 volunteers, 10 with and 10 without …

The purpose of this study was to compare back muscle fatigue of younger and older participants
with and without chronic low back pain (CLBP). Twenty participants without and 20 with …

Background Evidences have shown that physiotherapy programs may improve the balance
of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD), although it is not clear which specific exercise …

Muscle fatigue can influence the various mechanisms that regulate balance. Few studies
have investigated the effects of trunk extensor muscle fatigue on postural control. The purpose …

The effects of citrulline malate (CM) on muscle recovery from resistance exercise remains
unknown. We aimed to determine if citrulline malate supplementation improves muscle …