title: A partial curl-up protocol for adults based on an analysis of two procedures.
abstract: The reliability and objectivity of two curl-up protocols in assessing abdominal muscle endurance were evaluated in 262 adults (18-69 + years of age). The two protocols consisted of the Canada Fitness Award procedure (Type I) and a partial curl-up described by Fitness Canada (Type II). The relationship of these protocols, body mass, trunk flexion, body mass index and waist/hip ratio to the incidence and degree of low back pain also was investigated. Based on the results, Fitness Canada recommended that a modified Type II partial curl-up be considered for adoption into the Canadian Standardized Test of Fitness (CSTF) procedure.
authors.affiliation: College of Physical Education, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Faulkner
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Sprigings
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McQuarrie
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Bell
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000502:physiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010807:Physical Endurance; D012015:Reference Standards; D012737:Sex Factors