Core Muscle Strength Research Articles

Why are we neglecting the core muscles in patients with knee osteoarthritis? A narrative review of the literature

Background Knee osteoarthritis impairs patients’ ability to function normally, specifically impacting their ability to walk without limitation. Research in other populations at risk for knee injury, including young, active populations, has included core muscle considerations. Treatment regimens for those with knee osteoarthritis have traditionally been joint and extremity specific. Objectives The objectives of this narrative literature review were to determine whether: 1) core training has been beneficial for older adults without knee osteoarthritis, and 2) core activation and/or stabilization have been integrated into the treatment recommendations for patients with knee osteoarthritis to improve their gait and functional ability. Major Findings Although core training has been safe and beneficial in older adults to address balance, fall risk, and mobility, the standard of care approach for treating knee osteoarthritis continues to be either joint/extremity specific or generalized to include more whole-body activity (e.g. cardiovascular training). Some early evidence has shown a relationship between core strength and transversus abdominis muscle integrity; however, using core activation and/or stabilization as an intervention for persons with knee osteoarthritis has not yet been reported. Conclusions Despite findings that core training is beneficial for other populations at risk for or rehabilitating from various knee pathologies, investigations that show it is safe and effective in older adults has not been adapted to/incorporated into treatment recommendations for those with knee osteoarthritis. Early results indicate a relationship between core muscle dimensions, strength, and knee osteoarthritis; however, no interventional studies have yet been published. Future study in this area is indicated.

Extended field-of-view ultrasound imaging is reliable for measuring Transversus Abdominis muscle size at rest and during contraction

BackgroundThe strength and size of core muscles, including the abdominal muscles, are crucial to proper function in most activities. Therefore, it is important to reliably assess these characteristics. Our primary objective was to determine if the length, thickness and cross-sectional area of the transversus abdominis (TrA) can be visualized independently from the internal and external abdominal oblique muscles using extended field of view ultrasound imaging at rest and with contraction and to establish its intra- and inter-tester reliability.MethodsTwenty-six individuals were recruited to participate in the study (20 F, 6 M), average age 24.0 years (SD 9.4), height 170.7 cm (SD 8.6) and weight 63.9 kg (SD 9.0). From this total number of participants, two groups of 16 randomly selected participants were assessed to determine intra- and inter-tester reliability respectively. Extended field of view ultrasound images were obtained at three vertebral levels during rest and contraction in the side lying position for both the right and left sides of the trunk.ResultsExcellent intra-tester and inter-tester reliability was seen (ICC range of 0.972 to 0.984). The overall average percent standard error of the measurement for all measurements and locations was approximately 4%. The overall average minimal difference for the thickness measurement for the resting and contraction conditions combined were as follows: intratester 0.056 (0.014) cm and intertester 0.054 (0.017) cm, for area intratester 0.287 (0.086) cm2 and intertester 0.289 (0.101) cm2 and for length intratester 0.519 (0.097) cm and intertester 0.507 (0.085) cm.ConclusionsExtended field of view ultrasound imaging is an effective method of reliably capturing clear images of the TrA during rest and contraction. It provides an efficient mechanism for the analysis of muscle morphology by being able to measure the cross-sectional area, thickness, and length on one image. This methodology is recommended for studies investigating TrA function and training.

스트레칭 방법의 차이가 정적과 동적 균형능력 및 기초체력에 미치는 효과

The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of static, dynamic and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching methods on balance ability and the five basic components of physical fitness in male university students. Using a randomized crossover study design, 11 male college students took part in each of 4 stretching sessions. All stretching was performed at 2-day interval to avoid contamination of the results. As the result of this study, static and dynamic balance(p<.063) as well as physical fitness including muscle endurance(p<.882), power(p<.300) and agility(p<.151) were not statistically significant among various stretching methods. However the range of motion (ROM) at left and right hip flexion(p<.040, p<.021), core muscle strength(p<.045) and flexibility(p<.037) of the lower limb was significantly higher in PNF trial compared to the non-stretching trial. Our findings suggested importance evidence that the performing PNF stretching before training or competition might help prevent injury and improve muscle strength.

Additional effects of core stability exercises on pain and function of patients with patellofemoral pain: A randomized controlled trial

Background/purpose: Recently, there is more emphasis on the role of core muscles in pathogenesis and rehabilitation of patellofemoral pain (PFP). We aimed to investigate whether increased core muscle strength and endurance improve clinical outcomes. Methods: In a randomized controlled trial, 60 patients (M/F: 25/35, age = 32.28 (5.9) years) with PFP were randomly allocated into two groups of routine exercise (control) and combined core plus routine exercise (intervention). Home exercise was scheduled at least 5 times/week for 12 weeks. We assessed the outcomes of pain (Visual analogue scale) and function (Anterior knee pain score) before and immediately after interventions. Results: Significant improvements were reported in both groups (P &lt; 0.001). There were significant between-group differences in both outcomes in favor of the intervention (Pain: 12.4, CI 95%: 7.1–17.8, P &lt; 0.001; Function: 6.4, CI 95%: 2.2–10.5, P = 0.003). Conclusion: Outcome improvements were significantly greater in intervention group. Inclusion of core stability exercises may lead to additional benefits.

The Effect of Proprioceptive Training on Core Muscles Strength and Single Leg Balancing Ability in Youth Soccer Players

&#x0D; Core stability and the ability to balance have both a critical role in today’s modern soccer. Majority of injuries originated from the weakness and inefficient strength of core musculature and the kinetic chain. The purpose of our study was to investigate the effect of a three month proprioceptive training programme on core stability and the ability to balance. We hypothesized that both of the skills might improve by the end of the 12-week exercise program. We set up a group involving 15 players, who regularly participated in a weekly 40 minutes special proprioceptive training routine. The control group hasn’t attended any additional strengthening workout session. The youngsters executed a fitball balancing task, in a seated position, and the so-called Stork-test. Before the 3-month exercise program, we implemented a pre-, at the end of the program a post-test. According to our results, we may conclude that we had measured a significant difference only in the Fitball-test when players executed the single leg balancing test (Stork-test), we haven’t observed any significant difference.

Effect of Clinical Pilates on Core Muscle Strength, Balance and Posture Control of a Recurrent Lacunar Stroke Patient – A Single Case Study

Effect of Clinical Pilates on Core Muscle Strength, Balance and Posture Control of a Recurrent Lacunar Stroke Patient – A Single Case Study

Core Strength Training Can Alter Neuromuscular and Biomechanical Risk Factors for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Background: Core stability is influential in the incidence of lower extremity injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, but the effects of core strength training on the risk for ACL injury remain unclear. Hypothesis: Core muscle strength training increases the knee flexion angle, hamstring to quadriceps (H:Q) coactivation ratio, and vastus medialis to vastus lateralis (VM:VL) muscle activation ratio, as well as decreases the hip adduction, knee valgus, and tibial internal rotation angles. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: A total of 48 male participants were recruited and randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n = 32) or the control group (n = 16). Three-dimensional trunk, hip, knee, and ankle kinematic data and muscle activations of selected trunk and lower extremity muscles were obtained while the participants performed side-step cutting. The core endurance scores were measured before and after training. Two-way analyses of variance were conducted for each dependent variable to determine the effects of 10 weeks of core strength training. Results: The trunk endurance scores in the intervention group significantly increased after training (P < .05 for all comparisons). The intervention group showed decreased knee valgus (P = .038) and hip adduction angles (P = .032) but increased trunk flexion angle (P = .018), rectus abdominis to erector spinae coactivation ratio (P = .047), H:Q coactivation ratio (P = .021), and VM:VL activation ratio (P = .016). In addition, the knee valgus angle at initial contact was negatively correlated with the VM:VL activation ratio in the precontact phase (R2 = 0.188; P < .001) but was positively correlated with the hip adduction angle (R2 = 0.120; P < .005). No statistically significant differences were observed in the trunk endurance scores, kinematics, and muscle activations for the control group. Conclusion: Core strength training altered the motor control strategies and joint kinematics for the trunk and the lower extremity by increasing the trunk flexion angle, VM:VL activation ratio, and H:Q activation ratio and reducing the knee valgus and hip adduction angles. Clinical Relevance: Training core muscles can modify the biomechanics associated with ACL injuries in a side-step cutting task; thus, core strength training might be considered in ACL injury prevention programs to alter the lower extremity alignment in the frontal plane and muscle activations during sports-related tasks.

Application of enhanced recovery after surgery in postoperative rehabilitation of osteoporotic lumbar compression fractures with percutaneous vertebroplasty or percutaneous kyphoplasty

To study effects of postoperative regular training of core muscle strength guided by the concept of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) on the rehabilitation of elderly patients with osteoporotic lumbar vertebral compression fracture after vertebroplasty (PVP) and kyphoplasty(PKP). Ninety-four elderly patients with osteoporotic lumbar compression fractures who underwent PKP or PVP from January 2016 to January 2018 and met inclusion criteria were divided into observation group and control group. All the patients were treated with routine anti osteoporosis therapy after operation. There were 47 patients in the observationgroup, including 18 males and 29 females, with an average age of (62.62±3.21) years old;in the control group, there were 47 cases, including 17 males and 30 females, with an average age of (62.38±2.84) years old. The patients in the control group were trained by traditional way, and the patients in observation group were instructed to conduct regular training of core muscle strength according to ERAS concept. The patients were followed up for 1, 3 and 6 months after operation. Patients' conditions were quantitatively evaluated according to Barthel scale, JOA low back pain score and Oswestry Disability Index, and the differences in treatment effects between two groups were statistically analyzed and compared. All the patients were followed up, and the Barthel scale, JOA low back pain score and Oswestry Disability Index score of the observation group were all better than those of the control group on the 1st and the 3rd months after surgery(P< 0.05). The Oswestry Disability Index score of the observation group on the 6th month after surgery were superior to those of the control group (P<0.05). However, there was no significantly difference in JOA low back pain score and Barthel scale between two groups at 6 months after surgery (P>0.05). The comparison of Barthel scale, JOA low back pain score and Oswestry Disability Index before and after the operation of 1, 3 and 6 months between the two groups were significantly improved (P<0.05). Early regular core strength training has a positive effect on early functional recovery and improvement of life ability after PKP or PVP for elderly patients with osteoporotic lumbar compression fractures, which is in line with the concept of accelerated rehabilitation surgery.

The Effectiveness of Core Stability Exercises on Increasing Core Muscle Strength for Junior Swimming Athletes

Swimming is a way to maintain a streamlined body position, which requires core muscle strength; the core muscles must be strong to carry out their function in maintaining body position during swimming. Core muscle strength correlates with swimmers' buoyancy and performance. Thus, training such as core stability exercises is needed to increase the strength of the core muscles. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effectiveness of core stability exercises using a Swiss ball to increase core muscle strength in junior swimmers. An experimental method was employed with one group only pretest and posttest design. The research instrument utilized to measure the core muscle strength of junior swimmers was the sit-up test. 50 members of the Taksaka Swimming Club were determined as the population of the study while only 30 of them were involved as the sample of this study. Out of the 30 people, 15 of them were given treatment and the rest 15 people were grouped in the control group. They were divided using a purposive sampling technique. The results showed that core stability exercise using a Swiss ball was effective in increasing core muscle strength in junior swimmers as indicated by a t-score of 7.5 at the significance level of α = 0.05. Therefore, it can be concluded that core stability exercises using a Swiss ball can be used to increase the strength of the core muscles to enable the stability around the lumbar spine and abdominal muscles might bring about biomechanical changes that allow swimmers to swim faster in a more efficient way.

Effects of Swiss ball exercise and Pilates exercise on core muscle strengthening in college cricketers

Introduction and Aim: Cricket is one of the most popular game in India played by men and women of all ages. Core stability is defined as the ability to control the position and movement of the trunk over the pelvis to allow optimum production, transfer and control of force and movement to the terminal segment. Major muscles involved are pelvic floor muscles, Transverse abdominis, multifidus, internal and external obliques, and rectus abdominis. Core is used to stabilize the thorax and the pelvis during dynamic movement. The study helps to compare the effectiveness of Swiss ball exercise and Pilates exercise on gaining core muscle strength. The aim of the study is to compare the effect of Swiss ball exercise and Pilates exercise on core muscle strengthening in college cricketers.&#x0D; Materials and Methods: The design of the study is comparative type. The study was carried out in faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr.M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute. The study sample of 30 male college cricketers between the age group of 18 to 25 years are included in the study. Individuals with associated neuromuscular conditions, any injuries to lower limbs and any spinal injuries have been excluded in the study. Swiss ball and Pilates mat are the materials used. Sphygmomanometer is the outcome measure.30 male individuals between the age group of 18 to 25 years were divided into two groups, group A and group B. Individuals in the group A (n=15) received the Swiss ball exercise and group B (n=15) received Pilates exercise for 4 session/ week for 6 weeks.&#x0D; Results: On comparing the mean values of group A and group B on double leg lowering test (DLLT), it shows significant decrease in the post test mean values but (group B- Pilates exercise) shows (30.60) which has the lower mean value is more effective than (group A- Swiss ball exercise) (46.80) at P ? 0.001. Hence, null hypothesis is rejected.&#x0D; Conclusion: The study concluded that both the group was effective but while comparing Pilates exercise showed the potential treatment option than swiss ball exercise. Hence, Pilates exercise was effective on core muscle strengthening in college cricketers.&#x0D; Keywords: Swiss ball; Pilates mat; core muscle; sphygmomanometer.

Modification of Pronated Foot Posture after a Program of Therapeutic Exercises.

Working on the intrinsic musculature of the foot has been shown to be effective in controlling pronation. However, the potential coadjuvant effect that involving other muscle groups might have on foot posture remains unknown. The aim was, therefore, to assess whether a 9-week intrinsic and extrinsic foot and core muscle strength program influenced foot posture in pronated subjects. The participants were 36 healthy adults with pronated feet that were randomly assigned to two groups. The experimental group (n = 18) performed a strengthening exercise protocol for 9 weeks (two sessions of 40 min per week), while the control group (n = 18) did not do these exercises. After 9 weeks, the foot posture index (FPI) scores of the two groups were analyzed to detect possible changes. The FPI at the baseline was 8.0 ± 1.5. After the 9 weeks, the experimental group showed significantly reduced FPI from 8.1 ± 1.7 to 6.4 ± 2.1 (p = 0.001), while the control group had the same score as pre-intervention (FPI 8 ± 1.2, p = 1.0). The FPI scores showed no significant differences by sex. Strengthening of the intrinsic and extrinsic foot and core muscles contributed to improving foot posture in adults, reducing their FPI by 1.66 points.

Disparities in physical fitness of 6\u201311-year-old children: the 2012 NHANES National Youth Fitness Survey

BackgroundChildren’s physical fitness is an important predictor of metabolic health, physical function, and academic achievement. Although fitness is determined partially by heritable factors, it can be maintained and improved through regular physical activity. Because physical activity is known to vary by socioeconomic status, physical fitness may be expected to vary similarly. With this in mind, the purpose of this study was to examine disparities in physical fitness performance among a nationally-representative sample of 6–11 year-old children living in the United States.MethodsWe conducted secondary analysis of physical fitness data of children ages 6–11 years (n = 686) from the nationally representative National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES) Youth Fitness Survey (NNYFS) 2012. We estimated sex-stratified weighted means of four fitness performance tests: cardiorespiratory endurance, upper-, lower-, and core-muscular strength. The weighted mean for each fitness assessment was compared by income groups (federal income to poverty ratio – FIPR) accounting for complex sampling design and adjusting for age.ResultsIncome disparities in physical fitness performance were evident among girls but not among boys. Girls from lower income groups (< 130% FIPR and 130–349% FIPR groups) showed significantly lower cardiorespiratory endurance and core muscle strength compared to those from the highest income group (≥ 350% FIPR).ConclusionThese findings highlight the need to support health-promoting physical activity among girls from disadvantaged backgrounds prior to the adolescent period.

EFFECTS OF 8 WEEKS CORE STRENGTH TRAINING ON CORE MUSCLE STRENGTH AMONG YOUNG MALE CYCLIST

This study aimed to determine whether adding 8 weeks of core strength training program (3 sessions weekly) can improve cyclist core muscle strength. Six healthy male junior cyclist (age 15.8 ± 1 years, mass 62 ± 4 kg, height 170.2 ± 6 cm) volunteered for the study. Participants were instructed to perform 5 types of core exercises per session for a total of 24 sessions. For every session each movement were performed 20 repetitions for 3 sets. Comparison of pre and post-test data revealed significantly greater (p &lt; 0.05) in this case study. These results suggest that is important for coaches to incorporate core strengthening exercises in their training routine.

Effect of Core Stability And Functional Mobility Exercises on Muscle Strength after Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury

Background: Many studies suggest that when people are confined to wheelchair, central neuropathies such as spinal cord injury usually reduce strength of core muscles and corresponding functional abilities for standing and reaching. Studies that have aimed to compare different strategies to improve functional capacity or stability have produced controversial results. Furthermore such studies have focused solely on individual component. In contrast, the present study describes the effect of core stability as well as functional mobility exercises on muscle strength after lumbar spinal cord injury. Aim: To analyze the effect of core stability and functional mobility exercises on muscle strength after lumbar spinal cord injury. Methodology: 25 patients with lumbar spinal cord injury were recruited on a volunteer basis. Ethics approval was obtained from Institutional ethical committee, KIMSDU. The purpose and procedure of the study was explained to each participant before giving their consent to participate in the study. Neurological levels and impairment scales were determined according to the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) standards. Descriptive statistics such as percentages, mean, and standard deviation were used for data analysis. Result: The p-value for each component is <0.0001 and is extremely significant. For each variable of the study (muscle groups) the post assessment values were more than pre assessment values. The intervention used in this study produced significant improvement in core strength and lower extremity strength of participants after lumbar spinal cord injury. Conclusion: Core stability and functional mobility exercises improve muscle strength in lumbar spinal cord injury patients.

Road To Zero Percent Low Back Pain At Work - 23-years Progress

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Low back pain is approximately 80% of cause of job-related disability in Japan. Risk factors for developing low back pain have been well documented, which include occupational risk factors, types of job requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, one’s fitness levels, and mental health factors. In this long-term project, we have focused on these secondary risk factors of low back pain. We have designed and implemented dynamic, comprehensive low back pain workshop. The objective of this study was to examine how the company-based workshop has offered and reached to 0% low back pain at work. METHODS: The project period was from 1982 to 2004. In 1982, about 1,100 male workers at a soft-drink company participated in the project. Their mean age at the starting of the project was 29 ± 5.3 years. All healthy participants took the modified Kraus-Weber test measuring their strength and flexibility of key postural core muscles. The test was graded for each movement. Also, the participants took questionnaire survey on low back pain. The dynamic, comprehensive low back pain workshop included endurance exercise, strength training, stretching, safe work-related movement practices, lectures on low back pain, good posture, and implementing preventive work-place events. RESULTS: The total number of participants in this project was 24,289. The mean age of participants in 2004 was 42.6 ± 9.7 years. The results of the questionnaire survey revealed that low back pain which hinders work, decreased from 44.6% in 1982 to 0.2% in 2004. The number of absenteeism due to low back pain decreased from 480days to 0 day a year. The perfect score of Kraus-Weber increased from 35.4% to 83.7%. A negative correlation was observed between low back pain and the Kraus-Weber test. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated that company-based dynamic, comprehensive low back pain workshop improved physical fitness and work movements over a long-term. The workshop was effective reducing low back pain at work. Further research is required to be assessed whether the reduction in low back pain at work is related to a range of key health and work-related outcomes, and how the dynamic, comprehensive low back pain workshop can be further improved.

The Effect of Core Muscle Strengthening Exercise Using Unstable Support Surface on the Balance Ability and Shooting Score of Shooting Athletes

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of core muscle strengthening training and core exercise on unstable support on the balance and performance of a shooter. Methods: Fourteen athletes were randomly assigned to perform core muscle strength training for seven athletes, and seven athletes were exercised on an unstable surface. Two groups were conducted three times a week for 20 minutes. Static balance, dynamic balance, and shooting scores were measured before and after the experiment. Results: There was a statistically significant difference in static balance, dynamic balance in the group trained on the unstable support surface (p<.05). Conclusion: Based on this experiment, it can be seen that the balance training of the shooter on the unstable support surface is more effective than the balance of other methods.

Relationship between trunk control, core muscle strength and balance confidence in community-dwelling patients with chronic stroke

ABSTRACT Background and objective Impaired trunk control and core muscle weakness affect balance capacity after stroke, but confirmatory literature is lacking. The objective was to examine the relationship between trunk control, core muscle strength and self-confidence on balance efficacy in community-dwelling chronic stroke survivors and to identify trunk performance measures for determining balance confidence. Methods Patients with a median post-stroke duration of 12 (IQR 7–18) months and independent walking ability participated in this cross-sectional study. Trunk control, core muscle strength and balance confidence were measured using trunk impairment scale 2.0 (TIS 2.0), handheld dynamometer and activity-specific balance confidence scale, respectively. Correlation among TIS 2.0, core muscle strength and balance confidence were tested by Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Stepwise multivariate linear regression analysis was conducted to examine the most important trunk performance variables determining balance confidence. Results Of 177 study participants, the median (IQR) score for TIS 2.0 was 10 (7–12) out of 16 and for balance confidence 41 (27–61) out of 100. Trunk control was highly correlated to overall core muscles strength (r = 0.61–0.70, p <.001) and balance confidence (r = 0.66, p <.001). The major trunk determinants of balance confidence were TIS 2.0 total score (partial R2 = 0.433) and dynamic sitting balance, i.e. trunk lateral flexion (partial R2 = 0.376) in chronic stroke. Conclusion A significant and strong positive association exists among trunk control, core muscles strength and balance confidence in community-dwelling patients with chronic stroke, warranting further investigation of the effect of targeted trunk rehabilitation strategies on functional balance.

Effect of eight-week core muscles strength training on physical fitness and body composition variables in male players of team games

Objective: To find out the effect of core muscles strength training for eight weeks (five days/week) on fitness and body composition variables in male players of team games.&#x0D; Methods: Fifty five male players were selected for the study. Subjects were randomly divided into experimental (n: 30) and control group (n:25). Lateral trunk endurance, endurance and explosive power of leg, abdominal muscles endurance, body weight, body fat percentage, essential fat mass, non-essential fat mass, absolute total body fat and body surface area were measured before and after intervention.&#x0D; Results: The significant effect of core training program was observed (p&lt;0.05) in lateral trunk endurance, explosive power of leg, abdominal muscles endurance(respectively; 38.29%, p&lt;0.001; 10.57%, p&lt;0.001; 71.23%, p&lt;0.002). Also, significant changes were found in bodyweight, fat %, essential fat, non-essential fat, absolute total body fat, body surface area, lean body and fat free body mass(respectively; F: 28.88, p&lt;0.001; F: 4.25, p: 0.41; F: 28.88, p&lt; 0.001; F: 5.37, p&lt;0.001; F: 5.80, p: 0.20; F: 27.93, p&lt;0.001; F: 2.40, p: 0.141; F: 2.03, p: 0.16).&#x0D; Conclusion: The eight-week core muscles strength training program used in this study was very effective for producing significant benefits to fitness level performance and body composition, as well as lowering the weight of male players.

Providing of core stability exercise increase the core muscle strength of adult male Balinese vocational polytechnic volleyball athletes

Background: Central Management of Indonesian Volleyball Association admits that volleyball achievements have not been maximized, so they need to be improved. The core muscle have a role in each volleyball technique so that very important to increase core muscle strength which also impacts on the extremities, furthermore, the strength play a role to another biomotor and impact athlete’s performance and achievement.&#x0D; Aim: to prove that providing of core stability exercise increase the core muscle strength of male volleyball athletes aged 18-25 years old in the volleyball unit of student activities at Bali Vocational Polytechnic.&#x0D; Method: an experimental study using a one group pre-test and post-test design with 22 total samples. Core muscle strength measured using one minute sit up test.&#x0D; Results: Hypothesis test using paired sample T-test with p value= 0,000 (p &lt;0.005) statistically showed a significant increase in core muscle strength.&#x0D; Conclusion: based on statistical tests, providing core stability exercise increase the core muscles strength of male volleyball athletes in the volleyball unit of student activities at Bali Vocational Polytechnic.&#x0D;

Effect of Core Stability Exercises on Low Back Pain and Disability in Mother’s of Cerebral Palsy

Background: In mothers with Cerebral Palsy children,higher prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders areseen due torepetitive bending, lifting, and twisting activity while taking care of the child.Reduced coremuscle strength especiallyof Transverse Abdominis&amp;Multifidusmuscle will lead to increase in low backpain and disability in this population. Hence, the purpose of this study was to find out the effect of CoreStability exercises on low Back pain and disability in mothers of Cerebral Palsy Children.Method: Thirty mothers with chronic low back pain who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included inthe study. Core muscle strength was assessed using pressure Bio-Feedback, pain was measured using VisualAnalogue Scale and Disability was measured using Owestry Disability Index. Core stability exercises weregiven for 3 times a week for 6 weeks.Result: The result showedthat there was significant improvement in Core muscle strength, and reduction inpain and disability in patients with Chronic Low Back pain.Conclusion: The study concluded that there was significant improvement in the abdominal muscle strength,low back pain score and disability score post core stability exercises in mothers of cerebral palsy childrenhaving low back pain.