Effects Of The Core Stability Exercises On Balance And Hand Functions

NCT ID: NCT03440684

Last Updated: 2018-02-22

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

37 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-03-10

Study Completion Date

2017-07-05

Brief Summary

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The core region is prescribed as a box which is formed from abdominal muscles at the front, paraspinals and glutueal muscles on the back, diaphragm on the roof, oblique abdominal muscles on sides and hip joint and pelvic girdle at the base.

With the activation of these muscles, both trunk stabilization is ensured and movement that emerges in the distal segments is supported by power generation and transfer. The location of the center of gravity in the space changes frequently with the movement of the body segments. Postural adjustments that required to restore the impaired balance due to this displacement of center of gravity, consist of lumbal stabilization with the activation of the core muscles.

The upper extremity is a body part with a wide variety of abilities. With the same basic anatomical structures, the arms, forearms, hands and fingers may function differently. The upper extremity is the primary tool that people use to manipulate the environment. Therefore, mobility comes to the forefront rather than stability in the upper extremity. On the upper extremity, the most vital component in the transition from high-level mobility to functionality is the hand. The continuity of the kinetic chain is necessary for these functions to be carried out with biomechanical and kinesiologically correct patterns.

The kinetic chain is a system that allows different body parts to produce coordinated power and collect and transfer it to the final connection point through muscle activity and body position. It is necessary to provide body stabilization by a strong core in order to achieve power transfer between the extremities and the trunk with the minimum loss of power due to this system. Core stabilization is defined as a prerequisite for the consist of movements involving the upper limb through regional biomechanical stabilization and power generation, transfer and control along the kinetic chain.

The aim of this study planned in line with the available information is to investigate the effect of core stabilization exercises applied for 6 weeks on body balance and hand functions.

Detailed Description

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The core region is prescribed as a box which is formed from abdominal muscles at the front, paraspinals and glutueal muscles on the back, diaphragm on the roof, oblique abdominal muscles on sides and hip joint and pelvic girdle at the base. With the activation of these muscles, both trunk stabilization is ensured and movement that emerges in the distal segments is supported by power generation and transfer.

The location of the center of gravity in the space changes frequently with the movement of the body segments. Postural adjustments that required to restore the impaired balance due to this displacement of center of gravity, consist of lumbal stabilization with the activation of the core muscles. Kibler et al. stated that core stabilization is a key component in order to achieve balance during upper and lower limb movements and emphasized that the core is a support point for the movement of the distal segments. In addition, core stabilization exercises should be included in the balance training program as they improve body awareness and act as a muscular corset that stabilizes the body when the core area is limped or absent with limb movement.

The upper extremity is a body part with a wide variety of abilities. With the same basic anatomical structures, the arms, forearms, hands and fingers may function differently. The upper extremity is the primary tool that people use to manipulate the environment. Therefore, mobility comes to the forefront rather than stability in the upper extremity. On the upper extremity, the most vital component in the transition from high-level mobility to functionality is the hand. Daily activities such as kneading a dough, making a sculpture, cutting a meat, performing a surgical operation, thread a needle are performed manually. It also provides information about objects such as surface structures, weights, shapes, dimensions, and thermal properties. The functions of manipulating and grasping objects are functions that reveal the influence of handcraft. The continuity of the kinetic chain is necessary for these functions to be carried out with biomechanical and kinesiologically correct patterns.

The kinetic chain is a system that allows different body parts to produce coordinated power and collect and transfer it to the final connection point through muscle activity and body position. It is necessary to provide body stabilization by a strong core in order to achieve power transfer between the extremities and the trunk with the minimum loss of power due to this system. Core stabilization is defined as a prerequisite for the consist of movements involving the upper limb through regional biomechanical stabilization and power generation, transfer and control along the kinetic chain.

In a study conducted by Yuki Miyake and colleagues to investigate the effects of core stabilization exercises on upper extremity function, it was determined that only after 1 session of core stabilization training, upper-extremity functions and balance parameters have been developed in the early period. The same group of researchers underlined the lack of literature on the effects of long-term core stabilization training on balance and upper extremity functions. The aim of this study planned in line with the available information is to investigate the effect of core stabilization exercises applied for 6 weeks on body balance and hand functions.

Conditions

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Healthy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Participants were included group exercise programme. The programme had been performed for 6 weeks. And participants were evaluated after exercise training programme.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Healthy individuals

Forty-one healthy individuals were volunteer to participate in the study and 39 of them had no neurological disease, were from 18 to 65 years old, and had no upper extremity injuries. And they have joined to exercise training during 6 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

At the beginning of the training, participants were informed about the anatomy and biomechanics of core muscles and the effectiveness core stabilization exercises.

In all sessions, 5 minutes warm-up exercises and 5 minutes cool-down exercises were done before training. The exercises were first shown by the physiotherapist 2 to 3 repetitions and then the participants performed the exercise 10 to 12 repetitions.

Participants were included clinical pilates exercises for 6 weeks, which would be 3 days per week. Exercise programme were managed by one and the same physiotherapist. Each week the level of difficulty of the exercises was increased according to the tolerance of the participants and new exercises were added to the program.

Interventions

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Exercise

At the beginning of the training, participants were informed about the anatomy and biomechanics of core muscles and the effectiveness core stabilization exercises.

In all sessions, 5 minutes warm-up exercises and 5 minutes cool-down exercises were done before training. The exercises were first shown by the physiotherapist 2 to 3 repetitions and then the participants performed the exercise 10 to 12 repetitions.

Participants were included clinical pilates exercises for 6 weeks, which would be 3 days per week. Exercise programme were managed by one and the same physiotherapist. Each week the level of difficulty of the exercises was increased according to the tolerance of the participants and new exercises were added to the program.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Being between the ages of 18-65.

Exclusion Criteria

* presence of neurological disease
* presence of upper extremity injury story
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Gazi University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ahmet GÖKKURT

Research Assistant

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Gazi Üniversitesi

Ankara, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Akuthota V, Ferreiro A, Moore T, Fredericson M. Core stability exercise principles. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2008 Feb;7(1):39-44. doi: 10.1097/01.CSMR.0000308663.13278.69.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 18296944 (View on PubMed)

Kibler WB, Press J, Sciascia A. The role of core stability in athletic function. Sports Med. 2006;36(3):189-98. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200636030-00001.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 16526831 (View on PubMed)

Shinkle J, Nesser TW, Demchak TJ, McMannus DM. Effect of core strength on the measure of power in the extremities. J Strength Cond Res. 2012 Feb;26(2):373-80. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31822600e5.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22228111 (View on PubMed)

Miyake Y, Kobayashi R, Kelepecz D, Nakajima M. Core exercises elevate trunk stability to facilitate skilled motor behavior of the upper extremities. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2013 Apr;17(2):259-65. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2012.06.003. Epub 2012 Jul 10.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 23561876 (View on PubMed)

McGill SM, Childs A, Liebenson C. Endurance times for low back stabilization exercises: clinical targets for testing and training from a normal database. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1999 Aug;80(8):941-4. doi: 10.1016/s0003-9993(99)90087-4.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 10453772 (View on PubMed)

Biering-Sorensen F. Physical measurements as risk indicators for low-back trouble over a one-year period. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1984 Mar;9(2):106-19. doi: 10.1097/00007632-198403000-00002.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 6233709 (View on PubMed)

Bliss LS, Teeple P. Core stability: the centerpiece of any training program. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2005 Jun;4(3):179-83. doi: 10.1007/s11932-005-0064-y.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 15907272 (View on PubMed)

Hodges PW, Richardson CA. Feedforward contraction of transversus abdominis is not influenced by the direction of arm movement. Exp Brain Res. 1997 Apr;114(2):362-70. doi: 10.1007/pl00005644.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 9166925 (View on PubMed)

TIFFIN J, ASHER EJ. The Purdue pegboard; norms and studies of reliability and validity. J Appl Psychol. 1948 Jun;32(3):234-47. doi: 10.1037/h0061266. No abstract available.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 18867059 (View on PubMed)

Related Links

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https://doi.org/10.1123/att.10.4.19

Owsley, A. (2005). An introduction to clinical Pilates. Athletic Therapy Today. 10(4): p. 19-25.

Other Identifiers

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Core Stability

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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