The myth of core stability.
The principle of core stability has gained wide acceptance in training for the prevention of injury and as a treatment modality for rehabilitation of various musculoskeletal conditions in particular of the lower back. There has been surprisingly little criticism of this approach up to date. This article re-examines the original findings and the principles of core stability/spinal stabilisation approaches and how well they fare within the wider knowledge of motor control, prevention of injury and rehabilitation of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems following injury.
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CPDO Ltd., London, UK. cpd@cpdo.net
D000005:Abdomen / Q000502:physiology*; D026241:Exercise Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D009126:Muscle Relaxation / Q000502:physiology; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000502:physiology; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology*; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D013131:Spine / Q000502:physiology*; D015430:Weight Gain / Q000502:physiology; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*