Effect of Isometric Upper-Extremity Exercises on the Activation of Core Stabilizing Muscles

Tarnanen, Sami; Ylinen, Jari; Siekkinen, Kirsti; Mälkiä, Esko; Kautiainen, Hannu; Häkkinen, Arja

doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2007.08.160

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“…(Brumitt & Dale, 2009;Keogh, Aickin, & Oldham, 2010;Tarnanen et al, 2008)Further, McMullen et al stated that shoulder strength and core stabilization can be improved by utilizing a kinetic chain rehabilitation approach. (McMullen & Uhl, 2000)Both concepts for improving core strength were incorporated with the current study.…”

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“…Tarnanen et al examined whether isometric upper extremity exercises could sufficiently activate core stabilizing muscles in 20 healthy adult women. (Tarnanen et al, 2008) The isometric exercises included shoulder extension, flexion, horizontal extension, horizontal flexion and bilateral shoulder extension. The authors concluded that external obliques and rectus abdominis muscles activated the most during bilateral shoulder extension and unilateral horizontal shoulder extension.…”

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The Effects of a 6-Week Dry Land Exercise Program for High School Swimmers

Sawdon-Bea

Benson²

2015

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Background: In swimmers, the great number of stroke repetitions and force generated through the upper extremity, leaves the shoulder uniquely vulnerable to injury. Numerous high school swimmers experience shoulder pain, muscle shortening, and/or weakness leading to poor swim mechanics. Purpose: The purposes of this study were to examine the effects of a six week dry land intervention program on the 1) flexibility of the shoulder girdle, 2) muscular strength of the shoulder girdle and core, and 3) swim performance in high school aged competitive swimmers. Methods: 32 high-school swimmers were divided into control (N = 16) and intervention (N = 16) groups. Measurements for shoulder strength, core strength and swim times were measured. The intervention group completed a dry-land home exercise program three times a week for six weeks. Results: A MANOVA comparing flexibility, strength and swim times for pre-and post-test measurements by control and intervention group, revealed a significant group by time interaction. Post-hoc tests revealed a significant improvement in core strength in the intervention group (F = 15.847, p = .000). Conclusion: A 6-week dry land exercise program was effective in improving core strength, however, shoulder flexibility, strength and swim performance remained unchanged in this group.

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The Effects of a 6-Week Dry Land Exercise Program for High School Swimmers

Sawdon-Bea

Benson²

2015

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“…According to previous findings (Arokoski et al, 2001;Park and Yoon, 2009;Tarnanen et al, 2008) These results could be affected by the experimental posture. The previous studies were performed in a static position, such as standing or sitting, whereas in this study the STS movement required forward and upward movement of the body mass from a base of support provided by the chair and the feet to the feet only, while maintaining balance (Shepherd and Gentile, 1994).…”

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“…Previous studies have been suggested that trunk and hip muscles may be affected by loading induced from upper-and lower-limb movement (Arokoski et al, 2001;Park and Yoon, 2009;Tarnanen et al, 2008). Arokoski et al (2001) found that the activation patterns of the abdominal muscles were affected by the direction of restricted upper-limb movements.…”

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Effects of Isometric Upper Limb Contraction on Trunk and Leg Muscles During Sit-to-stand Activity in Healthy Elderly Females

Jang

Kim

2017

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| Abstract |1 )PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of isometric upper limb contraction on the trunk and lower extremity muscles during the sit-to-stand activity in elderly females. METHODS:Eighteen healthy elderly females performed three directional isometric upper extremity contractions (flexion, extension, and horizontal abduction movements) using an elastic band during sit-to-stand activity. Electromyography signals were collected from the internal oblique, erector spinae, rectus femoris, and biceps femoris muscles. RESULTS:Internal oblique activity was greater in bilateral shoulder flexion and bilateral shoulder horizontal abduction than in neutral position (p<.05). Erector spinae and rectus femoris muscle activities in bilateral shoulder flexion was greater than in neutral position and bilateral shoulder extension (p<.05). Biceps femoris activity was significantly greater in bilateral shoulder flexion than in bilateral shoulder extension and horizontal abduction, and in neutral position compared to bilateral shoulder extension (p<.05). †Corresponding Author : kmh211@inje.ac.kr This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. CONCLUSION:These results suggest that incorporating isometric upper limb contraction may be beneficial for enhancing the contribution of trunk and lower extremity muscle activities to trunk stabilization during sit-to-stand activity.Therefore, isometric upper limb contraction during sit-to-stand tasks, especially in flexion, may be used to elicit contraction of the lumbopelvic region muscles within a tolerable range, for developing endurance and strength in the elderly.

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“…The reinforcement of the lumbar region affects the upper/lower extremities, enabling them to function efficiently 7) . Correlations between the extremities and the lumbar region have been demonstrated in previous studies 8,9) . According to one study, to stabilize the lumbar region, the deep stabilizer muscle and the superficial stabilizer muscle need to be reinforced 10) .…”

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Effects of Lumbar Resistance and Stabilization Complex Exercises on Extremity Muscle Strength and Endurance of Normal Adults

Kim¹,

Gong

Hwang

2011

J Phys Ther Sci

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Abstract.[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of lumbar resistance and stabilization complex exercises on upper/lower extremity muscle strength and endurance of the general adult population. [Subjects] Fourteen male adults in their 20s participated. Seven persons each were randomly assigned to a resistance exercise group (REG) or a resistance and stabilization exercise group (RSEG). Exercise programs were implemented three times a week for 50 minutes for eight weeks.[Methods] The Biodex System 3 Pro was used to measure the upper/lower extremity muscle strength and endurance of the REG and RSEG prior to the intervention and at four and eight weeks following the commencement of the intervention. The results were then compared and analyzed.[Results] With regards to changes in upper/lower extremity muscle strength and endurance, both groups showed significant increases during the experimental period. The two groups also exhibited differences in muscle strength during upper/lower extremity flexion and differences in muscle endurance during upper extremity extension and lower extremity flexion.[Conclusion] Lumbar resistance and stabilization complex exercises positively affected both upper and lower extremity muscle strength and endurance. In particular, the RSEG showed larger effects than the REG. Therefore, the resistance and stabilization complex training exercises appear to be more effective for rehabilitation of the upper/lower extremities.

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Effect of Isometric Upper-Extremity Exercises on the Activation of Core Stabilizing Muscles

Cited by 50 publications

References 42 publications

The Effects of a 6-Week Dry Land Exercise Program for High School Swimmers

The Effects of a 6-Week Dry Land Exercise Program for High School Swimmers

Effects of Isometric Upper Limb Contraction on Trunk and Leg Muscles During Sit-to-stand Activity in Healthy Elderly Females

Effects of Lumbar Resistance and Stabilization Complex Exercises on Extremity Muscle Strength and Endurance of Normal Adults

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