Core Training Protocol vs Traditional Abdomen Exercise Protocol

Dr. Manuel González-Sánchez

Status: Completed

Conditions: Resistance Training; Exercise; Functional Performance

Treatments: Other: Core training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04908150

111-2020

Details and patient eligibility

About

The main objective of this study is to analyse the effectiveness of core stability exercises to increase motor control, function and resistance strength of the abdominal muscles, compared to a traditional abdominal and trunk exercise program in semi-professionals soccer players

Full description

The 51 participants were semi-professional soccer player and were divided into two different groups using a computer system: the CORE-group or ABDOMINALS-group. Four weeks of training were developed. Outcome variables: Back extension test; Flexion endurance test; FMS; functional movement screen; lateral muscle test right; lateral muscle test left. Kinematic variables were recorded during the test using an accelerometer. A comparison intra-group and intergroup were developed.

Enrollment: 51 patients

Sex: Male

Ages: 18 to 30 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• semi-professional soccer player

Exclusion criteria

• Participants who have suffered a musculoskeletal pathology in the lower limbs and/or having undergone some surgical intervention in the prior year were excluded

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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51 participants in 2 patient groups

Core Group

Experimental group

Description:

The Core Group carried out core stability exercises. Their training consisted of the following exercises: bridge, Klapp, front plank and lateral plank

Treatment:

Other: Core training

Abdominal Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

The Abdominal Group performed traditional exercises: trunk flexion or abdominal crunch, trunk extensions, lower abdominals with hip lifts and crunch with crossed legs

Treatment:

Other: Core training