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Abdominal muscle training and core stabilization: The past, present, and future

Athletic Therapy Today, ISSN: 1078-7895, Vol: 10, Issue: 4, Page: 6-12
2005
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There is no single muscle that is primarily responsible for maintaining spine stability. Muscles in the trunk play several roles at once, and their roles depend on the instantaneous demands placed on the spinal column. Current research supports the idea that many different muscles must be worked to achieve adequate stabilization and that the goal is to select the most appropriate exercises for specific individuals and specific objectives. Exercises that target agonist-antagonist muscle coactivation are ideal for injury prevention and rehabilitation. These exercises promote the kinesthetic awareness necessary to maintain a safe "neutral" spine and thus avoid potentially harmful end-range joint loading. Postural motor control is vital for spinal stabilization during activities of daily living, occupational demands, and sport-specific demands. Individual differences should guide clinical decisions with respect to developing a core-stability program. © 2005 Human Kinetics.

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