Comparison of muscle activities using a pressure biofeedback unit during abdominal muscle training performed by normal adults in the standing and supine positions

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 26, Issue 2, 2014, Pages 191-193

  Jung, Da Eun ^a   Kim, Kyoung ^a   Lee, Su Kyoung ^b  

^a Daegu University   (South Korea)

^b Gimhae College University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Abdominal muscle activity; Positions; Pressure biofeedback unit

Indexed keywords

EID: 84895123846     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.26.191     Document Type: Article

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