TY - JOUR
T1 - Trunk Muscle Activity Induced by Three Sizes of Wobble (Balance) Board
AU - Burton, A. Kim
PY - 1986/7/1
Y1 - 1986/7/1
N2 - The effect on trunk muscle activity of three designs of wobble (balance) boards has been investigated electromyographically, in six subjects, in order to define the optimal dimensions of a wobble board that will stimulate such muscle activity. It is suggested that the dimensions required are a 350-mm diameter board set on a a ball 50 mm high with a 55-mm radius of curvature, to provide a maximum angle of tilt of 15°. The possible relationship between proprioception and lower limb/low back disorders is discussed and the suggestion made that wobble boards could be used in clinical trials of coordination training in these patients.
AB - The effect on trunk muscle activity of three designs of wobble (balance) boards has been investigated electromyographically, in six subjects, in order to define the optimal dimensions of a wobble board that will stimulate such muscle activity. It is suggested that the dimensions required are a 350-mm diameter board set on a a ball 50 mm high with a 55-mm radius of curvature, to provide a maximum angle of tilt of 15°. The possible relationship between proprioception and lower limb/low back disorders is discussed and the suggestion made that wobble boards could be used in clinical trials of coordination training in these patients.
KW - Trunk Muscle Activity
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U2 - 10.2519/jospt.1986.8.1.27
DO - 10.2519/jospt.1986.8.1.27
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0022456179
VL - 8
SP - 27
EP - 29
JO - Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
JF - Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
SN - 0190-6011
IS - 1
ER -