The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

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Changes in Abdominal Muscle Thickness and Balance Ability on Plank Exercises with Various Surfaces

  • Kang, Kyung-Woo (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Therapy, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Son, Sung-Min (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Cheongju University) ;
  • Ko, Yu-Min (Department of Physical Therapy, Gangneung Yeongdong College)
  • Received : 2016.09.12
  • Accepted : 2016.10.17
  • Published : 2016.10.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the effects on muscle thickness and balance ability after performing plank exercise on various surface types. Methods: In this study, there were thirty healthy participants. Participants were randomly distributed into three groups, a control group (n=10), sling group (n=10), and ball group (n=10). All participants performed plank exercises three times a week for four weeks. Plank exercises consisted of five sets of 30 seconds each with a one minute break between each set. Muscle thickness of the transverse abdominis (TrA), internal oblique (IO), and external oblique (EO) was measured using an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and balance was measured using I-balance. Results: Evaluation of muscle thickness revealed that the IO and EO muscle of the ball group changed significantly relative to the control group (p<0.05). However, there were no significant changes in balance. Conclusion: The results revealed that performing plank exercise on a ball is more effective among various types of surfaces.

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