BMJ

Is activation of transversus abdominis and obliquus internus abdominis associated with long-term changes in chronic low back pain? A prospective study with 1-year follow-up

1 Department of Public Health and General Practice, Norwegian University of Science and Technology,n Trondheim, Norway 2 Department of Human Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and ...
BMJ

Transversus abdominis and core stability: has the pendulum swung?

In the past decade there has been a focus on isolated transversus abdominis activation and how it contributes to lumbo-pelvic stability. This rationale has not only influenced the management of ...
Rolling Out

The ab exercise that could be damaging your spine

The humble crunch has dominated core training routines for decades, appearing in everything from military fitness tests to celebrity workout videos. This seemingly simple exercise promises a path to ...
AOL

The ‘Forgotten’ Core Muscles Women Over 40 Need To Strengthen—and How To Do It

When you think about strengthening your core, the first thing that probably comes to mind is your six-pack, or rectus abdonimis muscles. We get it—no one is arguing that six-packs look great—but there ...