title: A new method of abdominal exercise.
abstract: The authors describe a new form of sit-up exercise that should isolate the abdominal muscles and eliminate the hip flexors from participation. Such an exercise should be useful in low back pain rehabilitation programs. Demonstration of the sit-up in an L1 paraplegic man, along with measurements of intra-abdominal pressures generated during exercise are also included.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Ash
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Burnett
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000534:rehabilitation*