Background Elastic resistance has been commonly used in the therapeutic and fitness
setting; however, the ability of elastic resistance to overload and activate muscles has been …

Context: Deficits in the propioceptive system of the ankle contribute to chronic ankle
instability (CAI). Recently, whole-body–vibration (WBV) training has been introduced as a …

Ageing impairs body balance and increases older adults' fall risk. Balance training can
improve intrinsic fall risk factors. However, age comparisons of muscle activity responses …

The squat is one of the most commonly used resistance exercises for performance and
health due to its biomechanical and neuromuscular similarities to a wide range of athletic …

Literature that provides progression models based on core muscle activity and postural
manipulations is scarce. The purpose of this study was to investigate the core muscle activity …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a 6-week WBV training program,
performed on a soft, unstable surface, on peak torque, reaction time and the electrical …

Background A lateral ankle sprain is the most prevalent musculoskeletal injury in sports.
Exercises that aim to improve balance are a standard part of the ankle rehabilitation …

Evidence-based prescriptions for balance training in youth have recently been established.
However, there is currently no standardized means available to assess and quantify balance …

Aging is associated with declines in physical and cognitive performance. While there is no
doubt about beneficial effects of physical exercise on proxies of strength and balance, the …

Abstract Design This is a cross-sectional study. Setting University research laboratory.
Participants Fifteen healthy adults (mean age: 27.47 years) volunteered for this study …