One of the best ways to combat the effects of sitting is to get in regular movement. Take breaks to stand throughout the day, ...

Table 1 Clinical characteristics of patients. The TMS is composed of six dynamic tests that involve the trunk movements in the sagittal plane (stretching/flexion), transversal (rotation) and frontal ...

Too much sitting can shorten your lifespan and shrink your brain. Here’s why, and how to counteract it.

Prolonged sitting can lead to musculoskeletal issues and increased risk of various health problems. Three simple stretches—hip flexor stretch, spinal rotation, and side stretch—can alleviate ...

Purpose: Although proximal stability of the trunk is a prerequisite for balance and gait, to determine the role of trunk rehabilitation on trunk control, balance and gait in patients with chronic ...

The Russian twist involves sitting on the floor, leaning back at a right angle, and rotating the torso. These can be done as is or could be done while holding a weight to increase intensity.

This is an important analysis since several healthcare providers state (despite lack of evidence) that W-sitting will compromise the development of trunk muscles and children’s ability to turn and ...

There’s a whole world of moves beyond these classics to help strengthen your core—like those featured in this standing abs ...

The active range of trunk rotation will be measured in the horizontal level with each participant in the upright sitting position. The effects of the potential lower body and pelvic movements on trunk ...

Trunk rotations also have a place in certain physical therapy regimens. For example, one current clinical trial is studying the effect of this exercise on the sitting and standing postures of ...