Research Paper Title Risk Factors for Abdominal Surgical Site Infection after Exploratory Laparotomy among Combat Casualties. Background Surgical site infections (SSI) are well-recognised complications after exploratory laparotomy for abdominal trauma; however, little is known about SSI development after exploration for battlefield abdominal trauma. The researchers examined SSI risk factors after exploratory laparotomy among combat casualties.… Read More
In the world of fitness, the term ‘core’ refers to the muscles in your midsection. This includes all of your abdominal muscles, your pelvic floor muscles, and the muscles in your middle and lower back. These muscles provide a link between your upper body and your lower body. Practically every time you move, you engage… Read More
Abdominal and trunk aesthetics (aka washboard abs) is a common discussion topic between exercise professionals and their clients. Media (e.g. social, magazines and TV) can exacerbate and perpetuate this infatuation with a well-defined, and highly visible ‘6 pack’. Just like clients have different goals regarding their 6-pack, exercise professionals have different exercises that they consider… Read More
If anyone tells you that you have to go to the gym or use some type of inflatable ball to exercise your core, just show them this picture. Making cakes has never been so much fun…
Research Paper Title Abdominal and hip flexor muscle activity during 2 minutes of sit-ups and curl-ups. Background Previous studies have compared muscle activity between different types of sit-ups and curl-ups. However, few have examined the exercises used by the armed forces or investigated the influence of exercise duration on muscle activation. Therefore, the aim of… Read More
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