Background and purpose: Impaired function of trunk extensor endurance is known as a risk factor and clinical sign for low-back pain. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between selected back muscles fatigue index and hyperlordosis. Materials and methods: This case-control study was carried out in 12 males diagnosed with hyperlordosis and 12 with normal lumbar curve. Surface...

    Background & Aim: Closed kinetic chain exercises are the most popular methods of lower limb muscles strengthening both in physical therapy and sports. One of these exercises is squatting. Despite the common idea about the activation of many muscular groups during this exercise, there is little research work on the activation pattern of muscles while squatting. In this regard, some researche...

Abstract Objective: One of the most common injuries caused by over use is Shin splint or leg pain that occurs in the anterior lower leg during running. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Electromyograph of the leg muscles and also the associated of that with shin splint. Materials & Methods : from students of Physical Education majors , 17 people with Shin splint with average height an...

Purpose: This study aimed to determine muscular response in balance recovery after postural perturbation among females with increased thoracic kyphosis. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study. A total of 12 female students with thoracic kyphosis (>40 degrees) and 12 matched controls were selected to participate in the study. Each subject underwent unexpected perturbation fr...