Core Muscle Stability Research Articles

Effect of Diaphragm Strengthening Exercise with Incentive Spirometry on Pain and Core Muscle Stability in Low Back Pain Patients at M.Yunus Hospital Bengkulu

This study examined the effect of diaphragm strengthening exercise with incentive spirometry on pain and core muscle stability in patient with LBP (Low Back Pain). Twenty respondents aged 25-60 years participated in this research group. This research using a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. Incentive spirometry training was given to one group 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Pain level was measured using the numerical rating scale and core muscle stability was measured using a sphygmomanometer which had been modified to function as a tool to measure core muscle stability. There was a decrease in pain levels and an increase in core muscle stability in research subjects. The results of the wilcoxon test and paired t-test obtained a significance value of less than 0.05. There is an effect of diaphragm muscle strengthening exercises using incentive spirometry on improving pain and core muscle stability in patients with LBP (Low Back Pain).

A Comparison between Core Stability Exercises and Muscle Thickness Using Two Different Activation Maneuvers.

Core stability training is crucial for competitive athletes, individuals who want to improve their health and physical performance, and those undergoing clinical rehabilitation. This study compared the ultrasound (US) muscle thickness of the abdominals and lumbar multifidus (LM) muscles between seven popular trunk stability exercises performed using hollowing and bracing maneuvers. Forty-four healthy young adults, aged between 21 and 32 years, performed a plank, bird dog, beast crawl, dead bug, Pilates tap, bridge, and side planks using the bracing and the hollowing maneuver. The thickness of the transversus abdominis (TrA), internal oblique (IO), and LM muscles was measured simultaneously using two ultrasound machines. Analysis of variance designs indicated that during hollowing, the bird dog and side plank exercises resulted in the greatest increase in the muscle's relative thickness overall. The relative thickness of all muscles was significantly greater (p < 0.001) during hollowing (22.7 ± 7.80 to 106 ± 24.5% of rest) compared to bracing (18.7 ± 7.40 to 87.1 ± 20.9% of rest). The TrA showed the greatest increase in thickness (p < 0.001) compared to the IO and LM. Additionally, the IO had a greater increase in thickness (p < 0.001) than the LM. In conclusion, our findings indicate that the bird dog and side plank exercises, when performed with hollowing, showed the most significant total muscle thickness increase. Notably, the hollowing maneuver enhances the thickness of the TrA, IO, and LM muscles more than the bracing maneuver. This contributes to the discussion on optimal strategies for dynamic core stabilization.

Effects of core muscle stability on kicking performance during the aerial phase of taekwondo wing kicks

Effects of core muscle stability on kicking performance during the aerial phase of taekwondo wing kicks

Correlation Between Smart Phone Addiction, Back Functional Disability, Core Stability Muscles Endurance and Morphology in Young Adults

Correlation Between Smart Phone Addiction, Back Functional Disability, Core Stability Muscles Endurance and Morphology in Young Adults

Low back pain occurrences and gynecological disorders in female equestrians and strengthening of core stability muscles lumbar spine

Introduction. Women involved in amateur equestrian activities may encounter spine pain and discomfort in the lower pelvic region. Aim of the Study. A research hypothesis was established, suggesting that training the muscles responsible for stabilising the lumbar spine may have a positive impact on reducing both lumbar spine pain sensations and gynaecological disorders among female horse riders. The study aimed to validate the hypothesis and compare the Revised Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Scale Questionnaire in the Polish version and the author’s questionnaire on gynaecological complaints between the study and the control group. Material and methodology. The study involved women (n = 23) engaged in equestrian activities with an age range of 22.23 ± 2.78 years, research group n = 11 and n = 12 control group. Questionnaires used: Revised Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Scale and the author’s on gynaecological ailments. Questionnaires were completed before and after a training session focused on exercising the stabilising muscles. Daily exercise training was conducted in the afternoon for six weeks (30 repetitions for each exercise). Results. The results were presented in the form of graphs. Conclusions. The six-week training of the stabilising muscles has a positive impact on reducing lumbar back pain and a slight effect on gynaecological complaints.

Risk Factors and Treatments of Non-specific Low Back Pain

Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is one kind of low back pain (LBP) that most commonly happened and causes a great amount of disability and recurrence, putting a heavy burden on the medical system. However, research about mechanisms, risk factors, and treatment of NSLBP is still limited. This study discusses the mechanism and risk factors of LBP in detail and analyzes physical, biopsychosocial, invasive, and pharmacological treatments of NLBP. Results show that many intrinsic and extrinsic factors influence NLBP. Age, gender, and obesity degree are intrinsic factors. A sedentary lifestyle, smoking, heavy lifting, long-time driving, stress, and fear-avoidance beliefs are extrinsic factors. Effective physical treatments include pilates, core stability, and hip muscle strengthening exercises. Biopsychosocial treatments such as psychologically informed practice, are also considered an evolutionary treatment method. Surgery, radiofrequency denervation, and acupuncture are also should be considered if other invasive therapies are ineffective. Muscle relaxants and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are strongly recommended for acute or sub-acute LBP.

The Role of Core Stability and Core Muscles in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Review of Functional and Clinical Importance

Purpose: Physiotherapy and exercise training are one of the cornerstones in the treatment of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). However, although the effects of exercise programs and their superiority over each other have still not been determined, research on this subject is continuing in the literature day by day. Due to the pathophysiology of AS, the spine is one of the most affected areas of the musculoskeletal system. Therefore, stabilization of the lumbopelvic region and the spine, which is the reference point for the core muscles, is important for the treatment and management of this disease.&#x0D; In this review, the involvement of core muscles and core stability in patients with AS and the literature on core training programs will be discussed.

Exploring association between core muscle stability and performance parameters of sportspersons at inter college level

Exploring association between core muscle stability and performance parameters of sportspersons at inter college level

TREINAMENTO DO CORE EM ATLETAS DE ARTES MARCIAIS

ABSTRACT Introduction: Martial arts comprise skill-based fighting games whose early specialized training is essential for development. Martial arts techniques are based on body movements requiring physical coordination, body stability, and endurance. Objective: Design a specific training for the abdominal center in martial arts athletes. Methods: Twelve martial arts athletes were selected as research subjects. These athletes were submitted to experimental training for six semesters. According to the characteristics of movement and effort, this paper evaluates the capacity of athletes’ abdominal center muscle groups. The content of the experimental training included stability, strength, explosiveness, and endurance. The experimental results were analyzed based on current scientific literature and mathematical statistics. Results: Compared to the test before the experiment, the stabilization strength of the abdominal core muscles in routine training was unchanged without statistical significance (P&gt;0.05). After six weeks of experimental core strength training, core muscle stability strength was significantly increased (P&lt;0.001). Conclusion: The abdominal core stability of martial arts athletes was improved by experience. Its positive performance was in martial arts athletes’ stability, strength, explosive power, and endurance. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

Effects of Static and Dynamic Exercises on Core Muscle Strength and Endurance

Background. Rehabilitation research is currently focused on the effects of exercise on patients with acute or chronic low back pain. However, there is a lack of preventive research investigating the effects of dynamic and static exercises on the strength and endurance of the core stability muscle in individuals engaged in leisure-time non-professional sports activities.&#x0D; The aim. To determine the effect of static and dynamic muscle exercises on core stability muscle strength and endurance.&#x0D; Methods. The study involved 12 volunteers (20–30 years old) engaged in leisure-time non-professional sports activities that did not experience back pain. Two groups were formed: the first (n = 7), in which the subjects performed static exercises, and the second (n = 5), in which the subjects performed dynamic exercises. The strength and endurance of the core flexor and extensor muscles were assessed at the beginning and end of the study. The study lasted 5 weeks. Exercise sessions were held 3 times a week for 20–30 minutes.&#x0D; Results. Strength and endurance of the core flexor and extensor muscles significantly increased in both groups. Comparing the effects of static and dynamic exercises on core flexor and extensor muscle strength and endurance, a statistically significant difference was observed in the change in core extensor muscle strength.&#x0D; Conclusions. The strength and endurance of the core flexor and extensor muscles increased both after dynamic exercise and static exercise interventions. Core muscle strength increased more after the dynamic exercise intervention.&#x0D; Keywords: core stability, isometric strength, physical therapy, exercise, young individuals.&#x0D;

Comparison of Core Muscle Asymmetry Using Spine Balance 3D in Patients with Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A STROBE-Compliant Cross-Sectional Study

Background and Objectives: Joint immobilization after shoulder surgery can cause an imbalance in the periscapular muscles and affect the kinetic chain throughout the body. There is a difference in core muscle stability because of the asymmetry of the lower extremity muscles. However, the difference due to the asymmetry of the upper-extremity muscles has not been studied extensively. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of joint immobilization on the symmetry of the core muscles involved in proximal stability for distal mobility. Materials and Methods: Fifty-five patients who underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery participated in this study. Core muscle asymmetry (CMA) was measured using a body tilt device. The evaluation variables were analyzed according to the surgical site based on the direction of the core muscle ratio and core muscle state ratio. Results: No differences in CMA were found based on the surgical site (p > 0.05). As a result of the additional subanalysis, significant differences in sex and postoperative day were established (p < 0.05). CMA was low during the intensive postoperative rehabilitation period. However, sex-related differences were greater in males than in females. Conclusions: The clinical results suggest that core muscle training is necessary to reduce CMA during rehabilitation after the immobilization period has elapsed.

POSA336 The Importance of Footballers Core Muscle Stability in Terms of Injuries, Especially the Hamstring Muscles

Football is one of the most popular sports in the world. As a result of increasing physical exertion, the number of injuries is increasing. The aim of the research is to reduce the number of injuries, especially the hamstring muscles, and to improve the balance and strength as a result of the training.

Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training Versus Core Stability Training on Balance Problems in Older Adults

We proposed to compare the implications of inspiratory muscle training versus core stability on the stability of the elderly. A total of 75 older individuals were randomly and evenly split into three groups: (A) the core stability group (n=25) received core stability training plus traditional balance exercises, (B) the IMT group (n=25) received IMT training plus traditional balance exercises, (C) the control group (n=25) was assigned to undergo conventional balancing exercises. The evaluation process included both pre-and post-testing, which encompassed the measurement of the time taken to complete the Time Up and Go (TUG) test, as well as the 30 Second Chair Stand Test (30CST). Following eight weeks of training, there was a significant rise in TUG in group A (P&lt;0.05) and 30CST in both groups A and B (P&lt;0.05 and p=0.002), respectively. Post-training, a significant disparity in the TUG and 30CST scores across the three groups was found, with corresponding pvalues of 0.038 and 0.006. So it was concluded that Core muscle stability training with a traditional balance program improves stability in the elderly more than IMT training with a traditional balance program or traditional balance program alone.

Effects of core stability training program on trunk muscle endurance in deaf children: A preliminary study

IntroductionSport participation is an important for deaf children as participants experience physical, psychological and social benefits; however, the beneficial effect of core stability training on core muscle endurance is unclear. The present study aimed to examine the effects of an 8-week core stability exercise training program on endurance of trunk muscles in deaf children. MethodsTwenty male deaf students (age, 16.5 ± 0.65 y; body mass, 62.08 ± 5.39 kg; BMI, 22.33 ± 2.24 kg/m2) volunteered to participate in this study and were randomly assigned to experimental (EXP, n = 10) and control (CON, n = 10) groups. The subjects in the EXP group performed 3 times a week for 8 weeks period of core stability training program and tested trunk muscle endurance including prone bridge, supine bridge and flexor endurance tests at pre and post 8 weeks intervention. ResultsThe CON group did not show any significant change after training period (p > 0.05). The EXP group showed significantly changes in core stability muscle endurance tests following the 8-week core stability training program (p < 0.05). In addition, the EXP group indicated statistically significant changes than the CON group in truck muscle endurance (p < 0.05). ConclusionsThe results indicated that core stability training program improved trunk muscle endurance. Therefore, this training approach can be recommended in deaf rehabilitation programs to improve trunk muscle endurance.

Perbandingan Latihan Otot Inti dengan Latihan Pergelangan Kaki dalam Meningkatkan Kelincahan Pemain Sepak Bola

Sport is a needs for human being, sport that early introduced in a young people giving a good effect for physical condition, psychology, and social. Along the growth and development of young soccer player, makes some transformation to their physical condition and to have an impact to their body proportional and decreasing of coordination and agility. To support dribbling skill, a soccer player need to have a good agility. The stability of your core muscle and your ankle affected the agility. The objective of this research is to explain the effect of core muscle stability exercise and ankle stability exercise for dribbling agility, and to compare both of exercises for dribbling agility on soccer player age 14-17 years old. This research used quasi-experimental methods. Subject divided into 2 group, that is Group 1 with core stability exercise intervention and Group 2 with ankle stability exercise intervention. The research will be done in 6 weeks, and 3 times a week. The dribbling agility measurement in this study used Dribbling Agility Test (DAT). From 14 subject, was obtained the difference average of dribbling agility value from the group with core muscle stability exercise was 1.8 ± 1.3 second (p-value=0.010, p&lt;0.05), and the difference average of dribbling agility value from the group with ankle stability exercise was 2.29 ± 1.37 second (p-value=0.005, p&lt;0.5). There is no difference between the group in increasing dribbling agility with p-value=0.477 (p&gt;0.05). Both exercises shown improvement in each group in increasing dribbling agility with no difference between the group.

Effect of an Eight-week Core Stability Training Program on the Functional Movement Screen Test Scores in Elite Goalball Players

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effect of eight weeks of core stability training on the functional movement screen (FMS) test scores in elite goalball players. Methods: The study sample included 26 elite goalball players. The players were randomized into the two groups of experimental (n=13) and control (n=13). Besides, FMS was used to evaluate the study variables in both groups, before and after the eight weeks of training. After the pretest, the experimental group performed the core stability training using a Swiss ball, three days a week for eight weeks; the control group did the usual training. Then, the analysis of covariance at the significant level of 0.05 was used to analyze the obtained data. Results: The results showed a significant difference in the adjusted mean scores of the FMS test between the experimental and control groups (P=0.021). Conclusion: The positive effect of core stability training on the FMS test scores of the motor function in goalball players emphasizes the effectiveness of this training in core stability muscles. Therefore, it is suggested to use core stability training combined with exercises as an effective way to improve movement patterns and prevent injury in goalball players.

Therapeutic Techniques in Rehabilitation of Core Stability Muscles among Patients with Mechanical Low Back Pain

The study was designed to compare between the effect of strengthening exercises and mobilization techniques among patients with mechanical low back pain. Sixteen participants were included in this study, three patients for each group were excluded. They were classified into two groups. Group A, strengthening exercises, therapeutic massage, and group B, mobilization techniques, therapeutic massage. Each group had three sessions per week, for four weeks. The participants were assessed by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Independent samples were collected, t-test was used to study the similarity of demographic data between groups, Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test was used to study the change between pre- and post-treatment. The Mann-Whitney test was used to study the comparison between the two treatments. The comparison revealed that for VAS there was a significant difference between groups in term of the strengthening exercises group (P &gt;0.05). For ODI, there were no statically significant differences between groups (P &lt;0.05), but the impact of both techniques suggests that strengthening exercises have a higher effect comparing to mobilization techniques on pain. The study indicated that the strengthening exercises were more effective than mobilization techniques on pain. And finally, the study revealed that there was no significant difference between both groups on ODI.

The Athletics Injury Prevention Programme Can Help to Reduce the Occurrence at Short Term of Participation Restriction Injury Complaints in Athletics: A Prospective Cohort Study.

We aimed to determine whether an Athletics Injury Prevention Programme (AIPP), targeting the most common athletics injuries, can reduce the occurrence of injury complaints that lead to restrictions in athletics participation (participation restriction injury complaints) in the short (12 weeks) and long (40 weeks) terms. For our 40-week prospective cohort study (level of evidence 2), we invited inter-regional and national-level athletes to regularly perform the AIPP, which included 8 exercises addressing core stability, hamstring, leg and pelvic muscles strengthening and stretching, and balance exercises. A Cox regression was used to analyse the influence of AIPP on the occurrence of participation restriction injury complaint, adjusted to sex, age, height, body mass, discipline, and history of injury complaints during the preceding season, individual response rate, mean weekly training time, mean weekly number of competition, presented by hazard ratio (HR) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI). At 12 weeks (n = 62 athletes), the AIPP was significantly associated with a lower risk of participation restriction injury complaint HR = 0.36 (95% CI: 0.15 to 0.86), p = 0.02 and HR = 0.29 (95% CI: 0.12 to 0.73), p = 0.009, with cumulative weeks and cumulative training time as time scale, respectively, while at 40 weeks (n = 53 athletes) there was no significant association. An 8-exercise injury prevention programme can effectively help to reduce occurrence of injury complaints that would restrict an athlete’s participation in athletics in the short term.

Effects of rehabilitation training of core muscle stability on stroke patients with hemiplegia.

Objective:To evaluate the effects of rehabilitation training of core muscle stability on stroke patients with hemiplegia.Methods:A total of 180 stroke patients who were hospitalized from December 2017 to December 2018 were enrolled. They were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group (n=90) that both received conventional hemiplegia rehabilitation therapy. On this basis, the observation group was subjected to training for core muscle stability, five times a week for a total of eight weeks. The balance functions before and after training were assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). The functions of hemiplegic lower limbs were evaluated by Brunnstrom staging and the Fugl-Meyer motor assessment (FMA) scale. The walking speed was estimated using the 10 m walking test. Musculoskeletal ultrasonography was performed to measure the thicknesses of three abdominal muscles of the paralytic side, i.e. transverse abdominis, internal oblique and external oblique muscles.Results:After treatment, the BBS scores of the two groups were significantly higher than those before treatment, with significant differences (P<0.05). The BBS score of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the Brunnstrom stage and FMA scale score, and standing and stepping scores were significantly higher than those before treatment (P<0.05). The Brunnstrom stage, FMA scale score, stepping score and walking speed of the observation group significantly exceeded those of the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the thicknesses all increased compared with those before treatment, but the thicknesses of internal oblique and external oblique muscles were not significantly different (P>0.05). The thickness of transverse abdominis muscle of the observation group significantly surpassed that before treatment (P<0.05), whereas the thicknesses of the control group were similar (P>0.05). The thickness of transverse abdominis muscle of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion:Rehabilitation training of core muscle stability can effectively improve the balance function and walking speed of stroke patients, probably by increasing the thickness of transverse abdominis muscle.

Core Stability and Hip Exercises Improve Physical Function and Activity in Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Approximately 90% of low back pain (LBP) diagnoses are non-specific (NSLBP; i.e. with unknown cause). In NSLBP patients, the hamstrings, iliopsoas, piriformis, and tensor fasciae latae are overactive due to weak hip abductor, extensor, and core muscles. Core stability is essential for proper load balance within the pelvis, spine, and kinetic chain, and core stability exercise (CSE) is an exercise treatment regimen for LBP conditions. We investigated how core stability and hip muscle stretching exercises affected NSLBP patients' physical function and activity. Patients were randomly allocated to three groups. The Stretch group (n = 24) performed exercises for hip muscle stretching for maximal motion; the Strengthen group (n = 22) performed exercises for hip muscle strengthening while maintaining the maximal isometric contraction. The Sham group (n = 20) received gentle palpation of the skin. Therapy was conducted thrice weekly for 6 weeks. Pain intensity, lower back instability, and hip muscle flexibility were measured to assess physical function. Disability level, balance ability, and quality of life were measured to assess physical activity. Data were collected prior to intervention and at 6-week follow-up. There were significant within-group changes for all measurements (P < 0.05). The Stretch and Strengthen groups had greater improvements in pain intensity, disability level, balance ability, and quality of life than the Sham group. Lower back instability and hip muscle flexibility had the greatest improvement in the Stretch group. In conclusion, CSE and hip muscle stretching are effective at improving physical function and activity in NSLBP patients.