Comparison of abdominal muscle strength following ball and mat exercise regimens: A pilot study

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy

Volumn 7, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 197-202

  Liggett, Cynthia St Arnaud ^a   Randolph, Marilys ^b  

^a Physical Therapy Program ^*  (United States)

^b NONE

Author keywords

Exercise Ball; Proprioception; Strengthening; Trunk Stabilization

Indexed keywords

ABDOMINAL WALL MUSCULATURE; ARTICLE; CLINICAL TRIAL; COMPARATIVE STUDY; CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED STUDY; DEVICE; DYNAMOMETRY; FEMALE; HUMAN; KINESIOTHERAPY; MALE; MUSCLE STRENGTH; NORMAL HUMAN; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 0033403259     PISSN: 10669817     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1179/106698199790811573     Document Type: Article

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