Stability Training Program Research Articles

The Effect of Core Stability, Wall Sit, and Squat Training Programs on Balance and Keumgang Makki Performance of Taekwondo Uny Athletes

This research aims (1) to determine the effect of the core stability, wall sit, and squat training program towards the balance of UNY (Yogyakarta State University) taekwondo athletes, (2) to determine the effect of the core stability, wall sit, and squat training program towards the performance of keumgang makki of UNY taekwondo athletes. This research was an experimental study. The research design was "One Groups Pretest-Posttest Design". The research population was UNY taekwondo athletes. The sampling technique used purposive sampling, with the criteria: (1) taekwondo athletes who were still actively participating in UKM UNY (University Taekwondo Club) training, (2) Poomsae athletes with an age range of 18-22 years old, (3) Poomsae athletes who had learned keumgang moves. Based on the criteria, there were 7 athletes who met the requirements. The balance instrument used the Standing Stork Test and the keumgang makki performance used an assessment from the judge. The data analysis used the t test. The results of the research show that (1) There is a significant effect of the core stability, wall sit, and squat training program towards the balance of Taekwondo athletes at UNY, with t count at 5.490 > t table 2.447, and p-value 0.002 < 0.05. The amount of improvement in balance after being given core stability exercises, wall sits and squats is at 17.90%. (2) There is a significant effect of the core stability, wall sit, and squat training program towards the keumgang makki performance of UNY Taekwondo athletes, with t count at 9.212 > t table 2.447, and p-value 0.000 < 0.05. The magnitude of the increase in keumgang performance after being given core stability, wall sit, and squat training is at 28.46%.

Innovative boxing training program outperforms the traditional scapular stabilization training program in post-stroke patients

Facilitating the restoration of upper limb functionality is a key objective of stroke rehabilitation. This study aimed to compare the effects of boxing and scapular stabilization training on scapular mobility, balance angle, muscle strength, motor function, and satisfaction in hemiparetic patients. A total of sixty patients were randomly assigned to one of three groups: the boxing group (BG; n = 20), the scapular stabilization group (SSG; n = 20), or the control group (CG; n = 20) which received no treatment at all. Each treatment group participated in three sessions per week for a total of eight weeks. The scapular mobility, balance angle (SBA), muscle strength, upper extremity motor functions (Manual Function Test-MFT), and treatment satisfaction were evaluated. The BG group showed greater improvements in the SBA (F = 59,951; p = 0.000; η2 = 0.682), mobility-frontal plane (F = 7998; p = 0.000; η2 = 0.222), mobility-sagittal plane (F = 91,632; p = 0.000; η2 = 0.766), and mobility-transverse plane (F = 48,713; p = 0.000; η2 = 0.635) than did the CG group. BG strengthened the serratus anterior (F = 42,227; p = 0.000; η2 = 0.601), while SSG strengthened the infraspinatus (F = 31,772; p = 0.000; η2 = 0.532) more than did CG. Compared with those in the SSG, supraspinatus (F = 52,589; p = 0.000; η2 = 0.653), upper trapezius (F = 42,890; p = 0.000; η2 = 0.605), anterior deltoideus (F = 30,844; p = 0.000; η2 = 0.524), latissimus dorsi (F = 84,345; p = 0.000; η2 = 0.751), MFTs (F = 52,363; p = 0.000; η2 = 0.652) and satisfaction (p = 0.008) were greater in the BG. Both approaches had a beneficial impact on the recovery process. However, boxing training was more effective than scapular stabilization training for several parameters. Clinical Trial Number: NCT05568173 date 5/10/2022.

Effect of 8 weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy versus 8 weeks core stabilization training in the management of subjects with non-specific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundPatients with chronic pain usually regard pain as a stressful situation. The literature revealed that chronic pain is associated with social and cognitive dysfunction. Recently, the literature started to support using cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce the effect of chronic nonspecific low back pain.ObjectivesThe study aimed to assess the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy versus core stabilization training in the treatment of subjects with non-specific chronic low back pain.MethodsNinety subjects were enrolled in the current study, with mean age (32.30 ± 4.38) and mean weight (72.27 ± 10.88). They were equally randomized into three equal groups A, B, and C using opaque envelopes and computer-generalized numbers. Group A received cognitive behavioral therapy plus traditional treatment, group B received a core stabilization training program plus traditional treatment, and group C received only traditional treatment. Visual Analog Scale, Fear Avoidance and Belief Questionnaire, and Oswestry Disability Index were used pre- and post-treatment to measure the outcomes in response to the treatment plans.ResultsStatistical analysis revealed that there was a significant decrease in the Visual Analog Scale, Fear Avoidance and Belief Questionnaire, and Oswestry Disability Index post-treatment compared with pre-treatment in group A (P < 0.001), group B (P < 0.001), and group C (P < 0.001). Also, the results revealed that there was a significant decrease in the Visual Analog Scale, Fear Avoidance and Belief Questionnaire work/lifestyle, and Oswestry Disability Index of group A compared with group B (P < 0.05) and group C (P < 0.001) and a significant decrease in outcome measures in group B compared with group C (P < 0.05).ConclusionThe results of the current study support the involvement of cognitive therapy in the management of chronic pain as it guides the patient to be aware of the underlying mechanism of chronic pain and the management maneuvers to overcome such pain. Also, the results provide credit to cognitive behavioral therapy in terms of long-term relief of chronic pain.

Differences in the Lateral and Vertical Jump Performances of Elite Male Basketball Players—An Axial Stabilization Training Program

This study aimed to conduct a kinetic analysis of the lateral and vertical jumps of elite male basketball players through a 12-week axial stability training program to improve sports performance. Thirty elite Taiwanese male basketball players were openly recruited and divided into experimental groups and control groups. The experimental group conducted the test twice a week, a 12-week (24-session) axial stability training program intervention in total, and the control group only received general basketball training. A double-track force plate was used to measure lateral and vertical jumps in order to understand their dynamic parameters. Finally, a difference analysis between the post-test of lateral and vertical jumps was conducted. The results show that the axial stability training program affected the activation of the abdominal and lower limb extensor muscles and had a stabilizing effect on the muscles of the experimental group. When the participants conducted a lateral jump, they were able to stand firm within 1 s and take off instantly. The θ value of the T-PRF ranged from 60.7° to 68.6°. The post-test of the participants’ vertical jump showed that the kurtosis of the RFD was steeper, the time required for the RFD was shorter, the GRF and the duration of passage increased, and the experimental group was better than the control group in all post-tests. By comparing the two types of jumps, it was found that they had the vertical force in common. The main differences were in the reaction force of the leg strength, the jump distance and height, and the take-off angle.

The Effects of a Core Stabilization Training Program on the Performance of Functional Tasks in Firefighters

The Effects of a Core Stabilization Training Program on the Performance of Functional Tasks in Firefighters

The effect of core stability training on ball-kicking velocity, sprint speed, and agility in adolescent male football players.

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of core stability training program on ball-kicking velocity, running speed, and agility in adolescent male football players. To this end, 36 male football players aged 12-14 were divided into the training group and control group. Before implementing the core stability training program, participants' ball-kicking velocity, sprint speed, and agility performance were measured with a Bushnell velocity radar gun, 20 m sprint test, and 505 agility test, respectively, in both training group and control group. After the measurements, the training group followed core stability training program three days a week, for eight weeks in addition to the routine training program, while the control group followed the routine training program only. Ball-kicking velocity, sprint speed, and agility performance were re-measured in both groups after the completion of the core stability training program. Significant improvements were detected in all parameters, i.e., ball-kicking velocity, sprint speed, and agility performance in the training group (p<0.05). On the other hand, in the control group, no significant change was detected in the ball-kicking velocity and sprint speed (p>0.05), whereas a significant improvement was observed in agility performance (p<0.05). Inter-group comparisons revealed statistically significant differences between the groups in ball-kicking velocity and sprint speed in favor of the training group (p<0.05), while no significant difference was found between the groups in agility performance (p>0.05). In conclusion, this study's findings suggest that core stability exercises can be incorporated into the routine training program of adolescent male football players.

코어 안정화 훈련이 태권시범선수의 엉덩관절 벌림 근력, 동적자세조절 및 하체 부상 준거에 미치는 영향

The purpose of this study was to investigate core stability training on hip joint abduction strength, dynamic postural control and low-extremity injury index in Teakwoon-demo player. Twenty four collgeiate Taekwoondo athletes were divided into two groups, either core stability training(Teakwoon-demo(EX), n=12, Taekwoon Poomsae, n=12). The Ex groups completed ther core stability training program 8 week, 3 times a week and for 60 minutes but control group conductes routine training. As a result of the study, Ex groups was right hip abduction muscle strength had a significant effect in time and interaction and dynamic posture control (Y-balance test) showed a significant effect in postero-lateral and postero-medial stretching. In addition, there was no concern about injury as the difference between the left and right sides of the lower-extremity injury criteria was not significant. Conclusionly, A consecutive 8 week core stability training program improved core muscle strength, dynamic postural control ability and reduced the lower-extremity injury.

Effects of Core Stability Training on Kinematic and Kinetic Variables in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

Purpose: This study aims to assess the effects of an 8-week core stability training on the kinematics and kinetics of trunk flexion and extension motions in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP). Methods: A total of 30 CNSLBP patients with the age range of 25 to 45 years were randomly divided into 2 equally sized groups. The subjects were identified through clinical examination. Before and after the training, tests were applied to assess peak 3-dimensional hip joint moments, peak negative and positive hip joint powers, and lumbopelvic coupling angles during trunk flexion and extension motions. The first group underwent an 8-week core stability training program, including the specific exercise of the deep muscles of abdominal along with the lumbar multifidus co-activation. After the 8-week program, the post-test stage was performed similarly to the pre-test. Results: The main effects of “time” (P=0.029, f=0.84) and “time-by-group” interactions (P=0.03, f=0.16) for hip abductor moments and internal rotator moment (P=0.03, f=0.87) were significant. A trend toward the statistically significant main effect of “time” was found for the coupling angle during the flexion phase (P&lt;0.05, f=1.88), extension phase (P=0.02, f=0.93), and “time×group” interaction during the flexion (P&lt;0.05, f=1.96), extension (P=0.01, f=0.96) phases. Conclusion: Core stability training has the potential to improve kinematics and kinetics during trunk flexion and extension motions in patients with CNSLBP.

Effect of a 6-week core stability training program on active trunk repositioning: a randomised controlled trial

IntroductionCore stability training has recently attracted attention for improving muscle performance. This study aimed to examine the effect of core stability training on active trunk repositioning error.MethodsForty healthy males, randomly assigned into two equal groups; experimental and control groups, participated in the study. Their age, weight, height, and BMI ranged between 18–22.5 years, 64–85 kg, 1.63–1.83 m, and 19.4–25 kg/m2, respectively. The Biodex Isokinetic dynamometer was used to assess the absolute error (AE) at both 30° and 60° trunk flexion, measured at a 60°/s angular velocity. Data were recorded twice; before (pre-test) and after (post-test) a 6-week period during which the experimental group was trained.ResultsMixed 3-way ANOVA revealed that the AE was significantly lower at 60° trunk flexion in both groups at pre-test, and in the control group at post-test compared with 30° flexion (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.05). In addition, the AE decreased significantly in the post-test in the experimental group only at both trunk flexion angles compared with pre-test (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.05).ConclusionsThe decreased active trunk repositioning error with core stability training indicates improvement in trunk proprioception. Thus, core stability training could be beneficial if added to rehabilitation programs that aim to improve trunk proprioception.

Effects of Core Stability Training on Functional Movement Patterns in Tennis Players.

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a six-week core stability training program on the fundamental movement pattern assessed using the Functional Movement Screen Test in tennis players. The study group consisted of 160 subjects (74 women, 86 men) with a mean age of 20.26 ± 1.55. The Functional Movement Screen Test (FMS™), as well as the core stability tests including the lateral trunk muscles endurance test (the side bridge test), the abdominal muscles endurance test and the trunk extensors muscle endurance test—were used to evaluate the effects of core stability training. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in the FMS test scores before and after introducing a core stability exercise program. Initially, the average total score of the FMS test in female tennis players was 14.58 ± 2.91, and after core stability training it was 17.20 ± 1.68 (p < 0.001). In the male group, the total FMS test score was 14.44 ± 2.76 before and 16.91 ± 1.36 after (p < 0.001) in the final assessment. Additionally, statistically significant differences were observed in the core stability test scores before and after introducing a stabilisation training program. The results of the study showed that specific core strengthening exercises could improve the FMS test scores in adult tennis players. This may also have an influence on reducing injury risk in this group, although further studies would be required to test this.

The effects of balance and core stability training on postural control in people with visual impairment: A systematic review

Visual impairment is one of the most common functional impairments that considerably affects the postural control process and the ability to maintain balance. The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review concerning the effects of balance and core stability training on postural control in individuals who are visually impaired. This article comprehensively reviewed studies on balance in individuals who are blind from the following databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus from 2007 to 2021. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were people who were blind or visually impaired (acquired and congenital), men and women, all ages, and at least 6 weeks balance or core stability training program. Twelve articles were included in this review. Individuals with visual impairment and blindness from all ages were included in this study. According to this review, all balance and core stability protocols in this article have positive effects on balance and postural control for individuals with visual impairments. Therefore, balance and core stability intervention for at least 6 weeks is one of the more well-established protocols for improving balance and postural control in people with visual impairment and can have a positive impact in risk of falling regardless of age, gender, or severity of visual impairment.

The Effect of Combined and Core Stability Training Program with Protective Measures on Selected Variables of Physical Fitness of Junior and Young Volleyball Players during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a combined and core stability training program with protective measures on selected variables of physical fitness of junior and young volleyball players during the coronavirus pandemic. Methods: 15 male volleyball players [18±1.06 yrs.] after the end of the first quarantine period and then after a 12 weeks period of combined and core stability training program emphasizing on physical fitness exercises in compliance with all health protocols, as pre-test and post-test of selected key factors, performed physical fitness including lower limb strength, upper limb and abdomen endurance, as well as flexibility tests. Descriptive statistics, Shapirovik test and paired t-test were used for statistical analysis (p≤ 0.05). Results: The results of the present study showed that there was a statistically significant difference in the variables of upper limb and trunk muscle endurance as well as muscle flexibility, but in the lower limb strength variable, this difference was not observed in both pre-test and post-test levels. Conclusion: Volleyball coaches and players can benefit from combination and core stability training with health protocols to maintain and improve fitness during the coronavirus epidemic.

Discussion on the Teaching Method of Using Cloud Computing Technology to Improve the Stability Training of the Trunk Pillar in College Physical Education Curriculum

This work is to develop an effective trunk support stability training program, thereby improving the quality of college physical education. First, the advantages and characteristics of trunk support stability training are analyzed under the physiological basis and biomechanical basis of trunk support stability training. Then, the trunk support stability training program is developed to train the stability, strength, and balance of the sprint athletes’ shoulder, trunk, and buttocks musculature, as well as the control ability of the limbs. Twenty undergraduates in the track and field sprint special class of Xi’an Physical Education University are recruited and rolled into experimental group and control group, each with 10 students, and trained for 8 weeks. Finally, functional movement screen (FMS), postshot throw, level-ten stepping tests, and sprint tests (30 m, 60 m, and 100 m) are performed. The results show that before the start of the experiment, there is no considerable difference in the score comparison between experimental group and control group in different test items ( P &gt; 0.05). After the experiment, the test scores of level-ten stepping, postshot throw, and 30 m, 60 m, and 100 m sprint of experimental group are remarkably different within the group ( P &lt; 0.05). In addition, the level-ten stepping and 60 m and 100 m sprint scores of experimental group and control group have great differences between the groups, indicating that the trunk support stability training program formulated in this work has a notable effect on college physically educated students.

Evaluation of the Rate of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Basketball Players and Appropriate Training Patterns to Prevent Non-contact Injury

Background and Aims The most essential and common sports injury in the lower limb in many sports fields is the injury of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Knowledge in this field and appropriate exercise programs can help prevent this injury for all athletes and coaches. The present research aims to investigate the prevalence of this injury in different sports fields and the results of various training programs in reducing the risk of injury to ACL. Methods The current review was conducted using international information resources, Scopus, Taylor and Francis, ProQuest, Emerald Insight, ScienceDirect, Springer, Web of knowledge, and internal information resources including Magiran, Civilica, SID, and Iran Medex were applied. The research date range was defined between 2000 to 2020. In international articles, keywords such as Single-leg Landing, Landing, Injury, Knee injury, Drop-landing, Training, Exercise, ACL, and in domestic papers, keywords such as ACL, Knee Injury, Single-leg Landing, Jump, Land, and Training program were considered. According to the exclusion criteria, only 42 articles were selected and examined out of 220. Results Women with this injury are more affected at all skill levels, so at the professional skill level, women were affected up to 5 times more than men, and at the amateur level, the infection rate is about 3 to 4 times higher. The highest incidence is related to women professional basketball players with a speed of 5.5 per 1000 athletes training, and the lowest is among amateur male athletes with a rate of 0.02 with the same criteria. Of the articles reviewed in the appropriate injury prevention training program, 32% examined the effect of neuromuscular training, 18% combined training, 26% strength training, and 24% central core stability training. With 80% effectiveness, core stability training seems to be the most effective injury prevention program. Conclusion Considering the rate of this injury and the impact of this injury on treatment costs, the duration of returning to exercise, and creating the ground for other injuries, a comprehensive review of exercises effective in preventing this injury for athletes and coaches it’s important. This is especially important for professional female basketball players due to the incidence rate. The central core stability training program had the most practical effect among the training programs. The combined training program had the least impact according to different criteria for assessing and preventing injury.

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.

Effect of pelvic girdle stability training on functional sitting control in children with hypotonic cerebral palsy

The aim of this research was to examine the impact of pelvic girdle stability training in children with hypotonic cerebral palsy on functional sitting control. Thirty children with hypotonic cerebral palsy in both sexes, with their ages ranging from two to four years were used in the study. There were fifteen children in the experimental group and fifteen children in the control group. The study group received pelvic girdle stability training program in addition to a selected program for upper limbs and trunk muscles strengthening exercises, while the control group received only the selected program for upper limbs and trunk muscles strengthening exercises. Results revealed significant difference of GMFM88 (sitting domain) (P &lt; 0.01), stationary raw scores and stationary standard scores of PDMS-2 (P &lt; 0.05) but no significant difference of age equivalent of PDMS-2 (P &gt; 0.05). GMFM88, on the other hand, had a significant difference (sitting domain) (P &lt; 0.05) but no significant difference of stationary raw scores, stationary standard scores and age equivalent of PDMS-2 (P &gt; 0.05) in the control group. Paired t-test were conducted for comparison between pre and post treatment mean values of sitting domain and stationary scores in each group. From the obtained results of the present study, we conclude that pelvic girdle stability training program was more effective in generating core muscle activity for functional sitting control compared to traditional physical therapy of upper limbs and trunk muscles strengthening exercises in children with hypotonic cerebral palsy. Keywords: Pelvic girdle stability, functional sitting control, hypotonic cerebral palsy.

The Effects of Core Stabilization Training Program on Endurance and Balance in Cricketers

Background and Purpose: Core stability 1 is seen as being pivotal for efficient biomechanical functionto maximize force generation and minimize joint loads in all types of activities ranging from running tothrowing. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of core stabilization training program onendurance and balance in cricketers. Materials and Methods: A total of 40 male cricketers of age group 15-25yrs were included in the study and randomly assigned into two groups, 20 in each group. Group A -controlgroup, who did not receive any training and Group B -core strengthening group, who received six weeks ofcore training. Before the start of the study and again after 6 weeks of training, 2 tests were used to measurecore endurance and balance- Sorensen back endurance test and Star Excursion Balance Test. Statisticalanalysis: Analyzed by calculating mean, standard deviation, and comparison within the groups by pairedt-test and between groups by unpaired t-test. Results: The results showed significant improvements in bothSorenson and Star excursion balance tests for the group undertaking the core training program (p &lt;0.05).Conclusion: Core endurance measured using Sorensen also showed increase in trunk holding time after 6weeks of core exercise training, among the two tests Star excursion balance test improved more compare tocore endurance after 6 weeks of training.

Effects of a 6-week core stabilization training program on dynamic balance and trunk stabilization endurance of horse riders

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a 6-week core stabilization training program (CSTP) in improving dynamic balance and back-extensor endurance of horse riders; and develop a measurement tool in assessing the dynamic postural stabilization endurance for horse riders. Twelve male horse riders (age: 23.58 ± 1.93 years; height: 165.09 ± 4.60 cm; weight: 56.53 ± 4.75 kg; experience in horse racing: 1.75 ± 0.34 years) completed 12 training sessions in 6 weeks. Subjects performed the CSTP with two progressions. CSTP started with the basic consciousness activation exercises, and then eliminated visual feedback in dynamic balance task on unstable surfaces and finished with switching the center of gravity. Moderate-to-large difference was demonstrated in the Y-Balance test scores for right leg (102.81 ± 8.32 vs 106.471 ± 4.35 cm, d = 0.55, 95% CL 0.00 to 1.08) and left leg (102.04 ± 3.20 vs 106.29 ± 3.62 cm, d = 1.25, 95% CL 0.41 to 2.05) following 6 weeks CSTP. However, trivial to small differences was reported between left and right leg in pre (d = 0.12, 95% CL − 0.49 to 0.73) and post 6-week CSTP (d = 0.04, 95% CL − 0.69 to 0.78). Biering–Sørensen test (BST) shows largely greater performance after 6-week CSTP (98.3 ± 30.1 vs 131.8 ± 19.0 s, d = 1.33, 95% CL 0.54–2.09). A novel measurement, Swiss ball four-point kneeling test was shown to be correlated with the change in BST (r = 0.633).

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.

Short-Term Core Strengthening Program Improves Functional Movement Score in Untrained College Students.

Functional movement is an important part of developing athletes’ but also untrained individuals’ performance. Its monitoring also proved useful in identifying functional limitations and asymmetries, and also in determining the intervention effects. The quasi-experimental pre-test post-test study investigated the effects of core stability training program on the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) score in untrained students after six weeks. The intervention (INT) and control (CG) groups included 73 and 65 male students, respectively. Functional movement patterns were evaluated using the FMS including seven components scores representing seven basic functional patterns. Both groups significantly improved almost all FMS components scores, but the INT increased the mean performance of the hurdle step (partial ŋ2 × 100 = 4%, p = 0.02), in-line lunge (partial ŋ2 × 100 = 3%, p = 0.05), rotatory stability (partial ŋ2 × 100 = 4%, p = 0.02) and total FMS (partial ŋ2 × 100 = 3%, p = 0.04) significantly more than the CG. This justifies that core strengthening can improve FMS in untrained individuals even with the short duration programs.