CompletedNot Applicable

Core Strength Training in Youth

27 participantsStarted 2014-06

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Background: It has been demonstrated that core strength training is an effective means to enhance trunk muscle strength (TMS) and athletic performance in youth. However, the role of instability with core strength training is unresolved in youth. This study specifically will investigate the effects of core stability (CST) compared to core instability strength training (CIST) on physical fitness in adolescents. Methods: Twenty-seven (14 girls, 13 boys) healthy adolescents (age 14±1 years) will be assigned to a CST (n=13) or a CIST (n=14) group. Both training programs will last 6 weeks (2 sessions/week) and included frontal, dorsal, and lateral core exercises. During CIST, these exercises will be conducted on unstable surfaces (e.g., TOGU© DYNAIR CUSSIONS, THERA-BAND© STABILITY TRAINER). Expected Results: Based on selected results reported in the literature, we hypothesize that participants performing CIST as compared to CST will show larger improvements in physical fitness tests (i.e., strength, speed, flexibility, coordination, balance) following training. Of note, training induced gains in strength, speed, flexibility, coordination, and balance are of vital importance for sports performance, everyday activities, and injury prevention.

Who can participate

Age range

13 Years – 15 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy; physically active Exclusion Criteria: * musculoskeletal, neurological or orthopaedic disorders that might affect their ability to perform physical fitness tests and core strength training

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What they're measuring

Bourban trunk muscle strength (TMS) test

Timeframe: approx. 20 min.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02290457

SponsorUniversity of Potsdam

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-08

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