Core Stability Exercises

08 Mar
2019
Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Extremities, Knee, Musculoskeletal System, Patellofemoral Joint
By André Broussard, D.C.

Effects of Core Neuromuscular Training on Pain, Balance, and Functional Performance in Women With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Clinical Trial – Full Text

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 18, Issue 1, March 2019, Pages 9-18 Alireza Motealleh PhD, PT Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of core neuromuscular training on pain, balance, and performance in women with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Methods This randomized single-blind trial was based on a convenience sample […]

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12 Dec
2018
Chronic Low Back Pain, Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Multifidus, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Muscle
By André Broussard, D.C.

Lumbar Muscle Activation Pattern During Forward and Backward Walking in Participants With and Without Chronic Low Back Pain: An Electromyographic Study

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 17, Issue 4, December 2018, Pages 217-225 Original research Bushra Ansari MPT Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the electromyographic activity of lumbar multifidus (MF) and erector spinae (ES) muscle during forward walking (FW) and backward walking (BW) in participants with and without chronic low back […]

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07 Feb
2018
Chronic Low Back Pain, Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Stabilization Exercises
By André Broussard, D.C.

Effects of a Twelve-Week Program of Lumbar-Stabilization Exercises on Multifidus Muscles, Isokinetic Peak Torque and Pain for Women with Chronic Low Back Pain

J Pain Relief 2018, Vol 7(1): 309 DOI: 10.4172/2167-0846.1000309 Saule Sipaviciene Feb 07, 2018 Abstract Objective: This study aim was to evaluate the effects of the lumbar stabilization exercises on cross-sectional area (CSA) of the multifidus muscle, trunk muscles’ isokinetic peak torque, pain and disability in women with chronic low back pain (cLBP). Methods: The […]

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25 Jan
2016
Core Stability Exercises, Disc, Disc Herniation, Endurance, Exercise & Rehab, Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Stabilization Exercises
By André Broussard, D.C.

The death of the sit-up

The Canadian Armed Forces has thrown out dated fitness testing in favour of real-world tasks. By: Mary Ormsby Feature reporter, Published on Wed Jan 20 2016 The Canadian Armed Forces recently dropped the decades-long staple of school gym class and elite athletic training alike from its fitness testing and replaced it with exercises that better […]

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09 Jan
2016
Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Motor Control Exercises Help Ease Lower Back Pain

Pauline Anderson January 08, 2016 Motor control exercises (MCEs) may help reduce pain and disability caused by chronic lower back pain (LBP), but so may other exercise interventions, a new literature review suggests. “Targeting the strength and coordination of muscles that support the spine through motor control exercise offers an alternative approach to treating lower […]

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08 Dec
2015
Chronic Low Back Pain, Core Stability Exercises, Endurance, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Stabilization Exercises
By André Broussard, D.C.

Exercise interventions for the treatment of chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Clin Rehabil. 2015 Dec;29(12):1155-67. doi: 10.1177/0269215515570379. Epub 2015 Feb 13. Searle A, Spink M, Ho A, Chuter V. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine, for adults with chronic low back pain, which exercise interventions are the most effective at reducing pain compared to other treatments. DATA SOURCES: A search of MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, PsycINFO and The […]

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19 Aug
2015
Chronic Low Back Pain, Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Influence of core stability exercise on lumbar vertebral instability in patients presented with chronic low back pain

Caspian J Intern Med. 2015 Spring; 6(2): 98–102. PMCID: PMC4478459 Influence of core stability exercise on lumbar vertebral instability in patients presented with chronic low back pain: A randomized clinical trial Yahya Javadian, PhD Abstract Background: Excessive lumbar vertebrae translation and rotation in sagittal plane has been attributed as an associated factor of lumbar segmental […]

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16 Apr
2015
Chronic Low Back Pain, Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Effects of core stability exercises on multifidus muscles in healthy women and women with chronic low-back pain

J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015 Apr 16. [Epub ahead of print] Effects of core stability exercises on multifidus muscles in healthy women and women with chronic low-back pain. Kliziene I, Sipaviciene S, Klizas S, Imbrasiene D. Abstract BACKGROUND: Chronic low-back pain (LBP) may be related to decreased lumbar multifidus muscle cross-sectional area (CSA). OBJECTIVE: In […]

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09 Dec
2014
Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Stabilization Exercises
By André Broussard, D.C.

An update of stabilisation exercises for low back pain

An update of stabilisation exercises for low back pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis Benjamin E Smith, Chris Littlewood and Stephen May BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2014, 15:416 doi:10.1186/1471-2474-15-416 Abstract Background Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is a large and costly problem. It has a lifetime prevalence of 80% and results in high levels of healthcare […]

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09 Dec
2014
Balance, Balance, Chronic Low Back Pain, Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Neurological System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Immediate Effects of Core Stability Exercises and Clinical Massage on Dynamic Balance Performance of Patients With Chronic Specific Low Back Pain.

Trampas A, Mpeneka A, Malliou V, Godolias G, Vlachakis P. J Sport Rehabil. 2014 Dec 4. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract CONTEXT: Previous studies showed improved dynamic balance performance after core stability (CS) exercises in chronic low back pain populations. Although clinical massage plus exercise are likely to better enhance analgesia than exercise alone, their […]

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13 Oct
2014
Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Spinal Stability/Instability, Stabilization Exercises
By André Broussard, D.C.

Abdominal Bracing Provides Greater Lumbar Stability Than Hollowing

Posted on October 13, 2014 Story Source By Stefanie DiCarrado DPT, PT, NASM CPT & CES Edited by Brent Brookbush DPT, PT, MS, PES, CES, CSCS, ACSM H/FS Original Citation: Grenier, S., McGill, S. (2007).  Quantification of lumbar stability by using 2 different abdominal activation strategies.  Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 88, 54-62 – ARTICLE Forces on the lumbar spine […]

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21 Sep
2014
Core Stability Exercises, Endurance, Exercise & Rehab, Graded Activity, Stabilization Exercises
By André Broussard, D.C.

Stabilization Exercise or Graded Activity For Low Back Pain Patients

The Study: Predicting Response to Motor Control Exercises and Graded Activity for Low Back Pain Patients: Preplanned Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial The Facts: a. This article is from Physical Therapy which is the Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association. b. The authors cite evidence that “Current treatments for low back pain […]

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30 Aug
2014
Chronic Low Back Pain, Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Effects of the CORE Exercise Program on Pain and Active Range of Motion in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

J Phys Ther Sci. 2014 Aug;26(8):1237-40. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.1237. Epub 2014 Aug 30. Hwi-Young Cho Abstract [Purpose] This study aimed to identify the effects of the CORE exercise program on pain and active range of motion (AROM) in patients with chronic low back pain. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty subjects with chronic low back pain were randomly […]

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14 Feb
2014
Chiropractic, Comparisons, Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Manual Therapy with Exercise, Spinal Manipulation/Mobilization
By André Broussard, D.C.

Comparison between Specific Lumber Mobilization and Core-Stability Exercises with Core-Stability Exercises Alone in Mechanical low back pain

Ahmed R, et al. Pak J Med Sci. 2014. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To Compare the Specific Lumber Mobilization (SLM) techniques and Core-Stability (CS) Exercises with Core-Stability Exercises Alone in Mechanical low back pain (MLP) Methods: A 6 month pretest-posttest design, quasi experimental study was conducted at department of physiotherapy Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) Peshawar, Pakistan. We […]

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01 Feb
2014
Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Extremities, Knee, Musculoskeletal System, Patellofemoral Joint
By André Broussard, D.C.

Effects of Functional Stabilization Training on Pain, Function, and Lower Extremity Biomechanics in Women With Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Authors: Rodrigo De Marche Baldon, PT, MS Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014 Volume:44 Issue:4 Pages:240–A8 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2014.4940 Study Design Randomized clinical trial. Objectives To compare the effects of functional stabilization training (FST) versus standard training on knee pain and function, lower-limb and trunk kinematics, trunk muscle endurance, and eccentric hip and knee […]

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19 Nov
2013
Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Spinal Stability/Instability
By André Broussard, D.C.

Effect of 10-week core stabilization exercise training and detraining on pain-related outcomes in patients with clinical lumbar instability

Patient Prefer Adherence. 2013 Nov 19;7:1189-99. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S50436. eCollection 2013. Puntumetakul R, Areeudomwong P, Emasithi A, Yamauchi J. Abstract BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Clinical lumbar instability causes pain and socioeconomic suffering; however, an appropriate treatment for this condition is unknown. This article examines the effect of a 10 week core stabilization exercise (CSE) program and 3 […]

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18 Nov
2013
Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

The effect of a novel core stabilization technique on managing patients with chronic low back pain

A randomized, controlled, experimenter-blinded study You JH,et al. Clin Rehabil. 2013 Nov 18. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Objective:To identify the effect of a novel augmented core stabilization exercise technique on physical function, pain and core stability in patients with chronic low back pain.Design:A block randomized controlled trial with two groups.Setting:A sports rehabilitation clinic.Participants:Forty patients […]

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11 Nov
2013
Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Effect of functional lumbar stabilization exercises on pain, disability, and kinesiophobia in women with menstrual low back pain

A preliminary trial Hassan Shakeri, PhD Journal of Chiropractic Medicine: Available online 4 November 2013: In Press Abstract Objective The purpose of this preliminary study was to investigate the effect of functional lumbar stabilization exercises on pain, disability, and kinesiophobia in women with menstrual low back pain (LBP). Methods Thirty women with menstrual LBP participated […]

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23 Oct
2013
ACL, Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Extremities, Knee, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Specialized core stability exercise: a neglected component of ACL rehabilitation programs

Shi DL, et al. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2012 Jan 1;25(4):291-7. doi: 10.3233/BMR-2012-0345. Abstract The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injury has continued to increase over the last two decades. This injury is associated with abnormal gait patterns and osteoarthritis of the knee. In order to accelerate recovery, the introduction of core stability exercises into […]

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20 Oct
2013
Core Stability Exercises, Exercise & Rehab, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Walking
By André Broussard, D.C.

Exercises – What’s the Use?

October 20, 2012 by Dr Matthew D. Long Source:  http://cdi.edu.au/clarity/exercises_whats_use.php One of the most frequent criticisms of chiropractic care seems to be that it is largely passive and that exercises don’t feature strongly in overall management. While this is clearly a simplification it does perhaps illustrate the fact that differences of opinion about the role of exercise […]

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