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Angela E Hibbs1, Kevin G Thompson, Duncan French

  • 1English Institute of Sport, Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead, UK. angela.hibbs@eis2win.co.uk

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Core stability and strength training benefits are well-researched for back pain but less so for elite athletes. More research is needed to optimize core training for athletic performance due to measurement and application challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Core stability and strength research began in the early 1980s, showing benefits for back pain and daily activities.
  • Elite athletes often incorporate core training despite mixed evidence on its performance benefits.
  • Current research lacks a gold standard for measuring core stability/strength in athletic movements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature on core stability and strength training for elite athletes.
  • To identify gaps in research regarding the efficacy of core training for optimizing sporting performance.
  • To explore the challenges in applying rehabilitation findings to athletic populations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on core stability, core strength, and athletic performance.
  • Analysis of the differences between core demands in daily activities versus sports.
  • Examination of measurement techniques for core stability and strength.

Main Results:

  • Rehabilitation studies show improved lower back function with core training, but performance enhancement in athletes is less consistently reported.
  • A lack of standardized measurement tools hinders the assessment of core training effectiveness in sports.
  • Conflicting conclusions exist regarding the efficacy of current core training programs for elite athletes.

Conclusions:

  • More research is required to establish effective core training programs for elite athletes.
  • Understanding specific muscle roles in core exercises is crucial for developing functional training.
  • Bridging the gap between rehabilitation and sports-specific core training is essential for performance enhancement.