Does MedX work better at strengthening the lower back than
other exercise devices?
Yes, much better. MedX uses a patented
method to immobilise the pelvis and isolate the lumbar extensor
muscles. Research has shown that pelvic stabilisation is indispensable
when strengthening the lumbar extensor muscles.
The research...
A study compared resistance training
with and without pelvic stabilisation in a group of 47 men
and 30 women. The data showed that post training
isometric torque values describing isolated lumbar extension
strength improved only for the group that trained with pelvic
stabilisation and not at all for the group without pelvic
stabilisation (using systems such as Cybex and Nautilus)
when compared to the (no exercise) control group.
Graves et al. Archive of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
in February 1994- COPY AVAILABLE
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