Abstract
A strong trunk is essential for good function. The trunk is the base that supports extremity motions. For example, supporting trunk muscles contract synergistically with arm motions (Angel and Eppler 1967). With the trunk able to move and stabilize effectively, patients gain improved control of their arms and legs.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
References
Angel RW, Eppler WG Jr (1967) Synergy of contralateral muscles in normal subjects and patients with neurologic disease. Arch Phys Med 48: 233–239
Kendall FP, McCreary EK (1983) Muscles, testing and function. Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1993 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Adler, S.S., Beckers, D., Buck, M. (1993). The Trunk. In: PNF in Practice. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-02876-6_10
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-02876-6_10
Publisher Name: Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg
Print ISBN: 978-3-540-52649-0
Online ISBN: 978-3-662-02876-6
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive