Core Training Protocol vs Traditional Abdomen Exercise Protocol

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Exercise; Functional Performance; Resistance Training
• Interventions: Other: Core training

• Registration Number: NCT04908150
• Lead Sponsor: Dr. Manuel González-Sánchez

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 Timeline

• Status Verified: 2021-05
• Study Start: 2021-05-21
• Primary Completion: 2021-05-21
• Study Completion: 2021-05-21
• Study First Submitted: 2021-05-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-05-26
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-05-31
• Study First Posted: 2021-06-01
• Last Update Posted: 2021-06-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 51

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Core Group	Core training	The Core Group carried out core stability exercises. Their training consisted of the following exercises: bridge, Klapp, front plank and lateral plank
Abdominal Group	Core training	The Abdominal Group performed traditional exercises: trunk flexion or abdominal crunch, trunk extensions, lower abdominals with hip lifts and crunch with crossed legs

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functional Movement Screen	5 minutes	motor control and functionality in movement
McGill test	5 minutes	resistance strength of the abdominal muscle

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Manuel Gonzalez-Sanchez; 🇪🇸 Malaga, Spain