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Abdominal Core Health: What Is It?
1Center for Abdominal Core Health, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Doan Hall N729, 410 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
The Surgical Clinics of North America
|September 14, 2023
Summary
Maintaining abdominal core health is crucial for overall well-being. Therapies, both surgical and non-surgical, aim to improve core stability and function, enhancing quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Physiology
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Abdominal core health involves the stability and function of the trunk musculature.
- Core function significantly impacts overall quality of life and physical performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define abdominal core health and its components.
- To outline the scope of interventions for maintaining core health.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on core stability and function.
- Analysis of surgical and non-surgical therapeutic approaches.
Main Results:
- Abdominal core health is a multifaceted concept integrating physical stability and functional capacity.
- A range of interventions exist, emphasizing the interconnectedness of core structures.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive strategies are necessary to optimize abdominal core health.
- Interventions should consider the integrated nature of the abdominal core for effective outcomes.
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