Effects of core muscle training in healthy adults Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
The whole experiment will last for about 6-7 weeks. Every participant will go through a specific examination, including an interview, warm-up, functional tests, and self-made questionnaires. It will t
Sponsors
The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18 - 45 years 2. BMI less than 30 kg/m²
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pain in the spine higher than 7/10 VAS 2. Neurologic symptoms 3. Abdominal surgery interventions in the past 4. Pregnancy 5. Chronic diseases 6. Pharmacotherapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured on the 1st day (before training starts), after 4 weeks, and 2 weeks after the last training session (6 weeks after starting the experiment): 1. Muscle thickness measured using USG - Edan DUS 60 with linear transducer 2. Range of motion measured using inclinometer 3. Force applied during passive muscle stiffness testing measured using electronic dynamometer 4. Pain levels from last 7 days measured using McGill Pain Questionnaire Short-Form SF-MPQ | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured on the 1st day (before training starts), after 4 weeks, and 2 weeks after the last training session (6 weeks after starting the experiment): 1. Body composition measured using Tanita body composition analyzer 2. Body fat measured using mechanical caliper 3. Distance in Thomayer’s test measured using self-made platform 4. Distance in modified Thomayer’s test (heel added) measured using FMS platform 5. Pain levels at a given moment, its change and its influence on the ability to perform daily activities, measured using Revised Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Scale 6. Level of physical activity measured using International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) | — |
Countries
Poland
Contacts
Public ContactKatarzyna Szuscik-Niewiadomy
Outcome results
None listed