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A pilot study of core stability and athletic performance: is there a relationship?

Chris Sharrock, Jarrod Cropper, Joel Mostad

    International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
    |June 30, 2011
    PubMed
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    This study found a link between core stability and athletic performance in college athletes. While a negative correlation was observed with medicine ball throw, gender significantly influenced core strength measurements.

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