Background: Poor core stability is a known risk factor for musculoskeletal injuries. The
utilization of abdominal crunch exercises for improving core stability has been discouraged …

Objective: This study evaluates cardiovascular endurance, core endurance, body
awareness, and the quality of life in normal-weight women with polycystic ovary syndrome …

Foundations of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Page 1 19 Exercises for the Trunk, Shoulder, Hip,
and Knee Electromyographic Evidence James M. McKivigan, PT - 585 - Wallmann HW …

BACKGROUND: Handloom weaving is one of the traditional cottage industry of India.
Theawkward and prolonged adaptation of malposture for a prolonged period of time to meet …

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is a global health problem and one of the
leading causes of morbidity and mortality. 285 million people worldwide and that number is …

Result: Statistically significant improvement (p< 0.05) noticed in both groups for all the
outcomes. However, non-significant difference is found between the groups. Conclusion …

Background & objectives: Mechanical low back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder
causing back pain in lower thoracic and lumber region. A weak core is believed to cause …

The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship of cardiovascular fitness with
different physiological fitness components. Total eighty (80) obese boys, within the age …

Background: Low back pain is the most common problem which is present among 60 to 80
percent of population in the world at least once in their life time. It is considered as the most …

PURPOSE: Evaluate the impact of core strength, endurance, flexibility, body composition,
and physical activity on the reported prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in college-aged …