A Core Training Protocol Achieves Improvements in Function, Motor Control and Endurance Strength Compared to a Traditional Abdomen Exercise Protocol: a Randomised Controlled Trial.
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 51
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Functional Movement Screen
Study Overview
Brief Summary
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
Detailed 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.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 30 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- Male
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Functional Movement Screen
Time Frame: 5 minutes
motor control and functionality in movement
McGill test
Time Frame: 5 minutes
resistance strength of the abdominal muscle
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Dr. Manuel González-Sánchez
Principal Investigator
University of Malaga