Muscle activation and intermuscular coherence during forward and backward pedaling.

The purpose of this study was to investigate muscle activity and intermuscular coherence of the rectus femoris (RF) and biceps femoris (BF) during forward (FW) and backward (BW) pedaling. Sixteen healthy volunteers performed FW and BW pedaling in 30, 45, and 60 revolutions per minute (RPM), while electromyographic (EMG) signals of the RF and BF were recorded bilaterally to determine integral EMG and intermuscular coherence. BW pedaling showed a statistically significant larger EMG activity on the left BF (P = 0.

Effects of Kinesio taping and exercise on forward head posture.

Background: Little is known about the effects of Kinesio taping and therapeutic exercise on correcting forward head posture.

Objective: To compare Kinesio taping versus therapeutic exercise for forward head posture on static posture, dynamic mobility and functional outcomes.

Methods: Sixty subjects (31 women, 29 men) with forward head postures participated in this study.

Qualitative assessment of component-specific, fall-risk screening procedures to create a fall risk screening form.

Background: The Day Center, Case Management, and Home Care components of a local senior health agency each have used different screening forms for assessing their clients for fall risk. A common instrument, easily administered by all components as part of their routine practice, would be helpful in systematically identifying elders at risk of falling. Developing a common screening instrument would be useful at other senior health agencies as well.

Effect of a home exercise program on dynamic balance in elderly with a history of falls.

Objective: To determine exercise efficacy in improving dynamic balance in community-dwelling elderly with a fall history.

Methods: Thirty-five participants were randomly assigned to a treatment (TG; n = 19, 77 ± 7 yr) or control group (CG; n = 16, 75 ± 8 yr). The TG received an individualized home exercise program, and the CG received phone calls twice per week for 12 weeks.