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http://dx.doi.org/10.18857/jkpt.2022.34.4.187

Muscles Activation of Trunk and Lower-limb during Integrating Bridge Exercise Using Gym Ball in Healthy Individuals  

Lee, Sue-Min (Department of Emergency Medical Rehabilitation, Kangwon National University)
Oh, Duck-won (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Cheongju University)
Son, Sung-Min (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Cheongju University)
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The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy / v.34, no.4, 2022 , pp. 187-191 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of our study aimed to identify the effect of static and dynamic bridge exercise with gym ball using gym ball on muscle activation of trunk and lower-limb in healthy individuals. Methods: A total of 20 healthy adults participated in this study. The individuals performed general bridge exercise, static and dynamic bridge exercise using gym ball. During the three methods of bridge exercises, electromyography (EMG) data (% maximum voluntary isometric contraction) of the rectus abdominis, erector spinae, biceps femoris, and gastrocnemius were recorded using a wireless surface EMG system. Results: Rectus abdominis activation showed significantly greater during dynamic bridge exercise compared with general bridge exercise and dynamic bridge exercise. Erector spinae, biceps femoris, and gastrocnemius were greater during static and dynamic bridge exercise compared with general bridge exercise. Conclusion: Based on our results, bridge exercise using gym ball, particularly integrating lower-limb movement, could be a useful method to enhance muscle activation of trunk and lower-limb (rectus abdominis, erector spinae, biceps femoris, and gastrocnemius).
Keywords
Integrating bridge exercise; Dynamic bridge exercise; Muscle activation; Electromyography;
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