Effect of core stability exercises on trunk and hip muscles performance in healthy adults

Effect of core stability exercises on trunk and hip muscles strength in healthy adults

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201610001808141

Enrollment

Registered

2016-10-04

Start date

2012-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

healthy adults - trunk and hip muscle strength

Interventions

core training (McGill protocol)

no treatment

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The subjects included in the study met the following criteria: - All participants were healthy (free from musculoskeletal injuries, deformities and not taking medications for pain at the time of testing). - Trunk and hip muscles strength of at least grade four as assessed by manual muscle test. - Body mass index ranges from 18 to 25 kg/m². - Normal flexibility of the lower back muscles of more than 5 cm as assessed by modified Schober test. (Appendix I). - Normal flexibility test of hip flexors as assessed by modified Thomas test (Hip flexor test).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects were excluded if there was: - Any previous musculoskeletal or neurological deficits. - Previous experience with stabilization exercises.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
isokinetic trunk strength	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
isokinetic hip strength	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactAzza Abd El Mohsen

assistant lecturer, faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University

dr_azzamohammed@yahoo.com01145046304

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026