Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
07:52
Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability
Published on: September 18, 2020
9.2K
The effect of trunk coordination exercise on dynamic postural control using a Core Noodle.
Yuki Miyake1, Shinichiro Nakamura2, Masaaki Nakajima3
1Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Science and Social Welfare, Kibi International University, 8 Iga-machi, Takahashi, Okayama 716-8508, Japan.
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
|December 3, 2014
Summary
Trunk coordination exercises using a Core Noodle significantly improved dynamic postural balance in healthy young adults. These exercises show potential for enhancing balance in stroke patients.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Neuromuscular control
- Rehabilitation science
Background:
- Dynamic postural control is crucial for daily activities.
- Trunk coordination exercises are increasingly recognized for their potential benefits.
- Assessing postural sway is key to understanding balance.
Observation:
- A Core Noodle was used to facilitate trunk coordination exercises.
- Participants were healthy students assigned to exercise or control groups.
- Dynamic postural control was measured using a stabilometer and Gravicorder G-620.
Findings:
- The exercise group showed significantly greater envelop area, pathway length, and number of circles post-intervention.
- Trunk coordination exercises positively influenced dynamic postural control.
- The study explored the adaptability of these exercises for stroke rehabilitation.
Implications:
- Trunk coordination exercises with a Core Noodle can enhance dynamic postural balance in young adults.
- These exercises may be a valuable addition to rehabilitation programs for stroke survivors.
- Further research could explore long-term effects and specific adaptations for different patient populations.
Related Concept Videos
01:26Exercise Stress Test
2.2K
Introduction
Exercise stress testing, commonly known as a treadmill test, is a noninvasive procedure used to evaluate cardiovascular function and diagnose heart conditions.
Definition
An exercise stress test measures the heart's response to exertion using a treadmill or stationary bicycle. Chest electrodes record the heart's electrical activity through an ECG, and blood pressure is monitored regularly.
Purposes
Exercise stress testing, commonly known as a treadmill test, is a noninvasive procedure used to evaluate cardiovascular function and diagnose heart conditions.
Definition
An exercise stress test measures the heart's response to exertion using a treadmill or stationary bicycle. Chest electrodes record the heart's electrical activity through an ECG, and blood pressure is monitored regularly.
Purposes
2.2K
01:24Muscle Coordination and Action
4.1K
Muscle coordination is a complex and finely tuned process essential for smooth and purposeful movements like flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and rotation. The human body orchestrates the actions of various muscles working in concert, each with a specific role. Four functional types describe how muscles work together: agonist, antagonist, synergist, and fixator.
Agonists
Agonist muscles, often called prime movers, are the primary muscles responsible for producing a specific movement....
Agonists
Agonist muscles, often called prime movers, are the primary muscles responsible for producing a specific movement....
4.1K
01:21Rigid Body Equilibrium Problems - II
8.2K
A rigid body is in static equilibrium when the net force and the net torque acting on the system are equal to zero.
Consider two children sitting on a seesaw, which has negligible mass. The first child has a mass (m1) of 26 kg and sits at point A, which is 1.6 meters (r1) from the pivot point B; the second child has a mass (m2) of 32 kg and sits at point C. How far from the pivot point B should the second child sit (r2) to balance the seesaw?
Consider two children sitting on a seesaw, which has negligible mass. The first child has a mass (m1) of 26 kg and sits at point A, which is 1.6 meters (r1) from the pivot point B; the second child has a mass (m2) of 32 kg and sits at point C. How far from the pivot point B should the second child sit (r2) to balance the seesaw?
8.2K
00:49Rigid Body Equilibrium Problems - I
5.7K
A rigid body is said to be in static equilibrium when the net force and the net torque acting on the system is equal to zero. To solve for rigid body equilibrium problems, do the following steps.
5.7K
01:24Pole and System Stability
1.3K
The transfer function is a fundamental concept representing the ratio of two polynomials. The numerator and denominator encapsulate the system's dynamics. The zeros and poles of this transfer function are critical in determining the system's behavior and stability.
Simple poles are unique roots of the denominator polynomial. Each simple pole corresponds to a distinct solution to the system's characteristic equation, typically resulting in exponential decay terms in the system's...
Simple poles are unique roots of the denominator polynomial. Each simple pole corresponds to a distinct solution to the system's characteristic equation, typically resulting in exponential decay terms in the system's...
1.3K
01:15Center of Gravity
2.6K
The center of gravity is the point at which an object's weight appears to be concentrated and can be used to balance the object perfectly. This point is essential in mechanics as it provides information regarding a body's stability and moments of inertia. The center of gravity does not always have to fall within the shape or boundaries of the body; it may also lie outside the body in certain cases.
To determine its location, the principle of moments can be utilized by dividing the object into...
To determine its location, the principle of moments can be utilized by dividing the object into...
2.6K