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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Science

Background:

  • Core stability (CS) training is crucial for enhancing motor performance and preventing injuries.
  • Quantifying CS training intensity is challenging due to a lack of standardized methods.
  • This limitation impedes the development and comparison of effective CS programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reliability of smartphone accelerometers for quantifying the intensity of isometric CS exercises.
  • To determine if pelvic acceleration reflects core stability or whole-body postural control.
  • To assess the correlation between pelvic acceleration and center of pressure displacement during CS exercises.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-three physically active individuals performed isometric CS exercises (e.g., bridges, bird-dog).
  • Smartphone accelerometers measured pelvic linear acceleration; force platforms measured center of pressure (COP) displacement.
  • Reliability was assessed using intra-class correlation (ICC) and standard error of measurement (SEM).

Main Results:

  • Smartphone accelerometers demonstrated moderate-to-high reliability for measuring pelvic acceleration (0.71
  • Center of pressure displacement showed lower reliability (0.24
  • Moderate-to-high correlations (0.52≤r≤0.81) were found between pelvic acceleration and COP displacement.

Conclusions:

  • Smartphone accelerometers are reliable tools for quantifying isometric CS exercise intensity.
  • This technology can help assess individual CS status and refine CS training programs.
  • Improved quantification can enhance dose-response understanding and optimize training outcomes.