THE EFFECTS OF CORE STABILITY TRAINING ON THE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN AND POSTURAL STABILITY IN COLLEGIATE STUDENTS

Authors

Lung-Ching Liang, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Yen-Ting Wang, National Taiwan Sport University, TaiwanFollow
Alex J.Y. Lee, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

Category

Injury prevention

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

This study evaluated effects of core stability training (CST) on the functional movement screen (FMS) and postural stability (PS) in healthy young collegiate students. 28 healthy collegiate female students were assigned to an experimental (CST exercises twice a week for six weeks) or control group (equal time of warm-up and stretching exercises only). The CST combined Pilates and Swiss ball exercise for fifty minutes, twice per week, for six weeks. FMS scores were evaluated by a certified professional. The PS was evaluated by the 8-direction limits of stability (LOS) test using the Biodex Balance System. Repeated measures analyses of variance (ANOVAs) revealed the FMS and LOS performances in the experiment group were significantly improved after training. It was concluded that regular CST can improve the performance of FMS and dynamic postural stability in healthy young students.

Recommended Citation

Liang, Lung-Ching; Wang, Yen-Ting; and Lee, Alex J.Y. (2018) "THE EFFECTS OF CORE STABILITY TRAINING ON THE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN AND POSTURAL STABILITY IN COLLEGIATE STUDENTS," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 36: Iss. 1, Article 177.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol36/iss1/177