Effects of Core Stability Training on the Function and Control of Deep Stabilizing Muscles

Kyungdong University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Core Stability

Treatments: Behavioral: Aerobic Exercise; Behavioral: Core Stability Training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06672809

2024-05-013

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study investigates the effects of core stability training on the functionality and control of deep stabilizing muscles in healthy adults. Core stability exercises focus on strengthening the transversus abdominis and related core muscles to prevent and manage low back pain. Participants are randomly assigned to either the experimental group, performing core stability exercises on unstable surfaces such as a reformer, or the control group, performing aerobic exercises. Outcomes are measured by changes in muscle thickness and contraction time using rehabilitative ultrasound imaging, aiming to demonstrate the potential of core stabilization for enhancing spine support and reducing lower back pain.

Enrollment: 60 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 20 to 29 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Aged between 20 and 29 years
• Healthy adults who can understand and complete the planned training program
• Individuals who have signed informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals with balance disorders due to orthopedic or neurological conditions
• Those with cardiopulmonary diseases
• Individuals who have undergone surgery within the past 6 months
• Persons with other physical disabilities that could interfere with the study
• Individuals who have participated in similar studies recently
• Pregnant individuals

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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60 participants in 2 patient groups

Core Stability Training Group

Experimental group

Description:

This group receives core stability training aimed at strengthening deep stabilizing muscles, including the transversus abdominis, to improve lumbar support and control. Participants perform a 50-minute session three times per week over eight weeks, focusing on exercises using unstable surfaces like the Pilates reformer to enhance proprioception and core engagement.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Core Stability Training

Control Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

This group participates in aerobic exercise sessions as a comparative intervention. Participants engage in a 50-minute session three times per week over eight weeks. The exercise includes warm-up, a main session (walking at a controlled intensity), and cool-down, with intensity levels adjusted over time to match cardiovascular improvements.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Aerobic Exercise