Background and Aims Balance disorders frequent falling are the important problems in elderly, which is directly related to changes their body structure function. Many studies have been conducted find new safe ways improve balance of elderly. This study aims compare effects Pilates exercises on stable unstable surfaces functional core stability older women. Methods In this quasi-experimental stu...

Purpose: Most studies have examined the effect of stretching and strengthening exercises on glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint). However, due to importance relationship between core stability pectoral girdle, especially in archery athletes, this study aimed investigate six weeks internal rotator muscle strength its motor function male archers. Methods: For purpose, 30 athletes were randomly div...

Introduction Resistance training is commonly recognized as an essential component to a rehabilitative treatment plan. Modifications of various exercises are made on the belief that different types of support surfaces and joint positions can influence muscle recruitment levels. One modification to traditional exercises is the addition of an unstable support surface (exercise balls, wobble boards...

Introduction: LBP is one of the most common health issues throughout the world and has multiple causes which one of them is the defect in motor patterns. This study compared the effectiveness of stability, general and mixed exercises on the electromyographic activity of ipsilateral erector spinae muscle (IES), contralateral erector spinae muscle (CES), gluteus maximus (GM) and medial hams...

BACKGROUND Proprioception and postural stability play an important role in knee movements. However, there are controversies about the overall recovery time of proprioception following knee surgery and onset of balance and neuromuscular training after ACL reconstruction. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the effect of balance training in early stage of knee rehabilitation after anterior cru...