The aim of this study was to systematically review the current literature on the
electromyographic (EMG) activity of six core muscles (the rectus abdominis, the internal and …

Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability and one of the most common reasons
for physician visits in primary care, with a 33% rate of recurrence during the first year …

Most of the studies evaluating core muscle activity during exercises have been conducted
with healthy participants. The objective of this study was to compare core muscle activity and …

Purpose The intensity progression of core stabilization exercises (CSEs) is usually based on
personal criteria rather than on objective parameters. To develop exercise progressions for …

In overhead throwing, core muscles play a role in transferring momentum from the trunk to
the arm. Yet, studies evaluating various core exercise programs on core muscle function and …

Although several studies have assessed core training, specific prescription
recommendations remain lacking. The purpose of the present study was to determine the …

Plank is a readily accessible form of exercise that can benefit individuals of various fitness
levels. However, its effectiveness in older individuals has not been conclusively established …

Integrated exercises that mimic daily tasks are generally preferred for improving
performance and the later stages of rehabilitation, but it is unknown whether integrated core …

Core stability training is crucial for competitive athletes, individuals who want to improve
their health and physical performance, and those undergoing clinical rehabilitation. This …

Objectives To observe isolated lumbopelvic-hip complex (LPHC) stability and muscle activity
using the Seated Trunk Control Test (STCT) and evaluate the relationship between LPHC …