Hip and Trunk Muscle Activity During the Star Excursion Balance Test in Healthy Adults

To determine electromyographic (EMG) activity of the hip and the trunk muscles during the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) performance in 8 reach directions. Dynamic balance (DB) is a measure of core stability. Deficits in DB have been related to injuries in athletic populations. The SEBT is suggested to measure DB by assessing the functional strength of core muscles and lower extremity muscles.