ArticleThe journal of spinal cord medicine2024
Trunk muscle activity and kinematics during boxing and battle rope exercise in people with motor-complete spinal cord injury.
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- The effect of electromyography-triggered electrical stimulation applied to the back extensors muscles on trunk balance and muscle thickness in individuals with complete thoracic spinal cord injury: A randomized controlled trial.The journal of spinal cord medicine · 2026Trial
- Association Between Upper Extremity Function and Independence in Activities of Daily Living in Individuals with Motor-Incomplete Tetraplegia: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
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- Home-based arm cycling exercise improves trunk control in persons with incomplete spinal cord injury: an observational study.Scientific reports · 2023Observational
- Influence of coil orientation on corticospinal excitability of trunk muscles during postural and volitional tasks in healthy adults.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2023Article
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Abstract
contextRecovery of seated balance is a rehabilitation priority for people with motor-complete spinal cord injury (mcSCI). Previous research has demonstrated that people with mcSCI can voluntarily engage their trunk muscles during different exercise programs that have the potential to improve seated balance control. Boxing and battle rope exercises could offer another opportunity to improve seated balance for people with mcSCI, but it is unknown if this type of exercise engages trunk musculature and challenges seated balance.
objectiveTo describe the movement patterns of people with mcSCI compared to controls by characterizing the muscle activation patterns and kinematics of the trunk and upper-body during boxing and battle rope exercise.
designCross-sectional study.
participants4 males with mcSCI between C7-T9, and 4 able-bodied controls.
methodsParticipants performed different boxing and battle rope exercises while kinematics and electromyography (EMG) from the trunk and arms were recorded. OUTCOME MEASURES: Trunk EMG amplitude, trunk and arm joint angles, and trunk curvature.
resultsBoxing and battle ropes elicited higher relative EMG activity in people with mcSCI compared to controls (
conclusionsThese findings suggest that boxing and battle rope can elicit trunk activity in people with mcSCI, though they may adopt increased trunk curvatures. Future research should explore if such exercise programs may improve seated balance in people with mcSCI.
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