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== Introduction  ==
== Introduction  ==


Closed kinetic chain exercise or closes chain exercise (CKC) is an exercise or movement where the distal aspect of the extremity is fixed to an object that is stationary.<br><br>Here are some characteristics of CKC and the differences with open kinetic chain exercises:&nbsp;<ref name="Ellenbecker">Ellenbecker TS, Davies GJ. Closed kinetic chain exercises. A comprehensive guide to multiple-joint exercises. J Chiropr Med 2002;1(4):200.</ref>  
Closed kinetic chain exercise or closes chain exercise (CKC) is an exercise or movement where the distal aspect of the extremity is fixed to an object that is stationary.
 
With the distal part fixed, movement at any one joint in the kinetic chain requires motion as well at the other joints in the kinetic chain. Thus both proximal and distal parts receive resistance training at the same time<ref name="Kwon 2014">Kwon YJ, Park SJ, Jefferson J, Kim K. The Effect of Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises on Dynamic Balance Ability of Normal Healthy Adults. J Phys Ther Sci. 2013 Jun;25(6):671–4.</ref>.<br><br>Here are some characteristics of CKC and the differences with open kinetic chain exercises:&nbsp;<ref name="Ellenbecker">Ellenbecker TS, Davies GJ. Closed kinetic chain exercises. A comprehensive guide to multiple-joint exercises. J Chiropr Med 2002;1(4):200.</ref>  


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== Exercises<br>  ==
== Exercises<br>  ==


1. Closed chain upperbody kinetic exercises  
==== Closed chain upper-body kinetic exercises ====


Push-ups and their derivatives, pull-ups or chin-ups, and dips. These concentrate on a co-contraction of the M. triceps, M. biceps, M. deltoids, M. pectoral may and min, and lower back for stabilization in various ratios depending upon angle and leverage.<br>  
Push-ups and derivatives, pull-ups or chin-ups, and dips. These concentrate on a co-contraction of the triceps brachii, biceps brachii, deltoids, pectoralis major and minor, and lower back for stabilization in various ratios depending upon angle and leverage.<br>  


[[Image:Classic-push-up push-up-variations.jpg|E.g., CKC upperbody]]<br>2. Closed chain lowerbody kinetic exercises
[[Image:Classic-push-up push-up-variations.jpg|E.g., CKC upperbody]]<br>  


Squats, deadlifts, lunges, power cleans, and leg presses. These concentrate on a co-contraction of the quadriceps, hamstrings, hip flexors, soleus, and gastrocnemius muscles. The joints of movement include the knee, hip, and ankle  
==== Closed chain lower-body kinetic exercises  ====
 
Squats, deadlifts, lunges, power cleans, and leg presses. These concentrate on a co-contraction of the quadriceps, hamstrings, hip flexors, soleus, and gastrocnemius muscles. The joints of movement include the knee, hip, and ankle.


[[Image:Squat.png|E.g., CKC lowerbody]]<br>  
[[Image:Squat.png|E.g., CKC lowerbody]]<br>  


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== Clinical Bottom Line  ==
== Clinical Bottom Line  ==


Many factors should be considered when deciding to use open kinetic chain exercises versus closed kinetic chain exercises. The patient's condition and stage of rehabilitation will aid in the clinician's judgement of exercise prescription.<br>
Many factors should be considered when deciding to use open kinetic chain exercises versus closed kinetic chain exercises. The patient's condition and stage of rehabilitation will aid in the clinician's judgement of exercise prescription.  
 
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== References  ==
== References  ==


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Closed kinetic chain exercise or closes chain exercise (CKC) is an exercise or movement where the distal aspect of the extremity is fixed to an object that is stationary.

With the distal part fixed, movement at any one joint in the kinetic chain requires motion as well at the other joints in the kinetic chain. Thus both proximal and distal parts receive resistance training at the same time[1].

Here are some characteristics of CKC and the differences with open kinetic chain exercises: [2]

Characterisctic
Closed kinetic chain exercices
Open kinetic chain exercises
Stress pattern
Linear
Rotary
Number of joint axes
Multiple
One primary
Nature of joint segments
Both segments move simultaneously
One stationary, other mobile
Number of moving joints
Multiple joint movements
Isolated joint motion
Planes of movement
Multiple (triplanar)
One (single)
Muscular involvement
Significant co-contraction
Isolation of muscle group, minimal muscular co-contraction
Movement pattern
Significant functionally oriented
Often non-functional


Biomechanical and neurophysiologic factors[edit | edit source]

Biomechanical:

CKC techniques emphasize the sequential movement and placement of functionally related joints and therefore require coordinated and sequential muscle activation patterns to control proper joint movement. [3]


Neurophysiologic:

Closed kinetic chain exercises stimulate the proprioceptive system by proprioceptive feedback to initiate and control muscle activation patterns. [3]

Exercises
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Closed chain upper-body kinetic exercises[edit | edit source]

Push-ups and derivatives, pull-ups or chin-ups, and dips. These concentrate on a co-contraction of the triceps brachii, biceps brachii, deltoids, pectoralis major and minor, and lower back for stabilization in various ratios depending upon angle and leverage.

E.g., CKC upperbody

Closed chain lower-body kinetic exercises[edit | edit source]

Squats, deadlifts, lunges, power cleans, and leg presses. These concentrate on a co-contraction of the quadriceps, hamstrings, hip flexors, soleus, and gastrocnemius muscles. The joints of movement include the knee, hip, and ankle.

E.g., CKC lowerbody




Clinical Bottom Line[edit | edit source]

Many factors should be considered when deciding to use open kinetic chain exercises versus closed kinetic chain exercises. The patient's condition and stage of rehabilitation will aid in the clinician's judgement of exercise prescription.

Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. Kwon YJ, Park SJ, Jefferson J, Kim K. The Effect of Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises on Dynamic Balance Ability of Normal Healthy Adults. J Phys Ther Sci. 2013 Jun;25(6):671–4.
  2. Ellenbecker TS, Davies GJ. Closed kinetic chain exercises. A comprehensive guide to multiple-joint exercises. J Chiropr Med 2002;1(4):200.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Akuthota V, Herring SA. Nerve and vascular injuries in sports medicine. Springer, 2009.