Electromyographic activity of rectus abdominis muscles during dynamic Pilates abdominal exercises.

Summary Objective To assess the electrical behaviour of the upper rectus abdominis (URA) and lower rectus abdominis (LRA) by electromyography (EMG) during the following dynamic Pilates abdominal exercises: roll up , double leg stretch , coordination , crisscross and foot work . The results were comp...

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Published in:Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 629 - 636
Main Authors: Silva, Gabriela Bueno, Morgan, Mirele Minussi, Gomes de Carvalho, Wellington Roberto, Silva, Elisangela, de Freitas, Wagner Zeferino, da Silva, Fabiano Fernandes, de Souza, Renato Aparecido
Format: research Journal Article
Published: Churchill Livingstone, Inc. Oct2015
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