Effectiveness of core stability exercise program on abdominal and back strength in school going children: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Purpose: - To determine the effectiveness of core stability program on the abdominal and back strength in school going children for prevention of low back pain and reduce the risk of injury.

Methodology: This was a randomized controlled trial of 70 school participant, subjects were divided into two equal groups, experimental and control group. Experimental group were given core stability exercises for 12 weeks and control group received normal physical education classes held in school curriculum. Outcome measures were used One minute Sit up test and back leg chest dynamometer.

Results: - The results showed that the core stability program group had significant higher strength over back leg chest dynamometer(29.29±12.43) and abdominal strength (25.80 ± 3.66)  as compared to normal physical classes Group Back strength(21.86± 9.16) and abdominal strength (21±12) held in school.7

Conclusions: - A well planned core stability exercise program can be helpful to improve the core strength and physical fitness among school going participant over a 12 weeks period of time as compared to normal physical classes held in school.