Assessment of trunk flexion in arm reaching tasks with electromyography and smartphone accelerometry in healthy human subjects

Abstract Trunk stability is essential to maintain upright posture and support functional movements. In this study, we aimed to characterize the muscle activity and movement patterns of trunk flexion during an arm reaching task in sitting healthy subjects and investigate whether trunk stability is af...

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Main Authors: Yolanda Castillo-Escario, Hatice Kumru, Josep Valls-Solé, Loreto García-Alen, Joan Vidal, Raimon Jané
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84789-3