Core Training Protocol vs Traditional Abdomen Exercise Protocol

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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
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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.

Official Title
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A Core Training Protocol Achieves Improvements in Function, Motor Control and Endurance Strength Compared to a Traditional Abdomen Exercise Protocol: a Randomised Controlled Trial.

Conditions
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Exercise, Functional Performance, Resistance Training

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Core training


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Core Group<br>The Core Group carried out core stability exercises. Their training consisted of the following exercises: bridge, Klapp, front plank and lateral plank | Other: Core training<br>* A total of 12 sessions were carried out, which lasted for 4 weeks, with a frequency of 3 sessions/ week. The duration of each session was 11 minutes 30 seconds. The working time of each exercise was 30 seconds with a 5 seconds rest between exercises, meaning that each exercise cycle lasted for 2.50 seconds. Three exercise cycles were performed with a 90 seconds rest between each one of them<br>|
| Active Comparator: Abdominal Group<br>The Abdominal Group performed traditional exercises: trunk flexion or abdominal crunch, trunk extensions, lower abdominals with hip lifts and crunch with crossed legs | Other: Core training<br>* A total of 12 sessions were carried out, which lasted for 4 weeks, with a frequency of 3 sessions/ week. The duration of each session was 11 minutes 30 seconds. The working time of each exercise was 30 seconds with a 5 seconds rest between exercises, meaning that each exercise cycle lasted for 2.50 seconds. Three exercise cycles were performed with a 90 seconds rest between each one of them<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Functional Movement Screen | motor control and functionality in movement | 5 minutes | 
| McGill test | resistance strength of the abdominal muscle | 5 minutes | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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prevention, core, accelerometer, functional