Effects of selective exercise for the deep abdominal muscles and lumbar
stabilization exercise on the thickness of the transversus abdominis and postural
maintenance |
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| Authors: | Jung-seok Lee Tae-ho Kim Da-yeon Kim Jae-ho Shim Jin-yong Lim |
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| Affiliation: | 1) Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Daegu University, Republic of Korea;2) Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Daegu University, Republic of Korea;3) Department of Occupational Therapy, Daegu Health College, Republic of Korea |
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| Abstract: | [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of selective exercise forthe deep abdominal muscles (SEDA) and lumbar stabilization exercise (LSE) on the thicknessof the transversus abdominis and postural maintenance on an unstable base of support.[Subjects and Methods] The subjects of this study were 20 male and 10 female adults intheir 20s without lumbar pain. They were equally and randomly assigned to a SEDA group anda LSE group. The thickness of the transversus abdominis was measured using ultrasoundimaging during rest and drawing-in. The thickness of the transversus abdominis wasmeasured when subjects raised their right and left legs while lying on a Swiss ball.[Results] Initially, there were no differences between the two groups. After theintervention, significant differences were observed in all parameters. A significantinteraction between group and period was not found for any parameters. [Conclusion] Inconclusion, both SEDA and LSE thickened the transversus abdominis, which is a deepabdominal muscle, thereby adjusting posture, and stabilizing the trunk. These exercisesincreased the thickness of the deep abdominal muscles. They are important exercises forimproving the stability of athletes or patients who need postural adjustment.Key words: Transversus abdominis, Selective exercise, Lumbar stabilization |
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