Objectives: Prone hip extension (PHE) is a commonly used test to investigate the extensor activation pattern in the lumbo-pelvic area. It has been belived that performing abdominal stabilization maneuvers during PHE may change the pattern of lumbo-pelvic muscles activity. No study has yet assessed the muscular activation pattern during PHE with and without abdominal bracing (AB) to activate all...

Nowadays, light and minimal shoes have been used by athletes in various types of sports activities in order to be in a position close to barefoot position. But its effect on the electrical activity of the shank muscles is not well understood. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the electrical activity of selected shank muscles when using minimalist shoes, normal shoes and barefo...