TO FIND CORRELATION OF CORE STRENGTH AND THORACIC ROTATION WITH SPEED OF THROWING IN CRICKETERS

Cricket is one of the most popular games which is played all over the world and its popularity has ever been increasing in the last decade. Fielding is an important dimension of the game as is batting and bowling. With the game being so fast with the introduction of 20 overs game fielding has had an increased demand in the sport. Throwing is considered one of the major and main activities of fielding. Throwing motions involve moving objects spatially using body segments, in particular, hand and arm segments, which can be classified into overarm throws, sidearm throws and underarm throws and divided into throwing objects quickly, accurately and far away. Aim of this study was to find The Correlation of Core Strength and Thoracic Rotation with Speed of Throwing in Cricketers. 31 Cricketers were assessed for their core strength with side rotational medicine ball throws and distance measured, Thoracic rotation in lumbar locked sitting position and measuring with universal goniometer and speed of throws with a BUSHNELL Speed gun. Results of this study showed that Core Strength and Speed of Throws showed a positive, strong and significant correlation whereas Thoracic Rotation and Speed of Throws also showed a positive and significant correlation. Core Strength showed greater clinical and statistical correlation with Speed of Throws than Thoracic Rotation. This study will not only help in preventing throwing injuries but also will help to train and enhance throwing abilities and overall performance

Correlation Of Core Muscle Strength and Lower Limb Muscle Strength With Lower Limb Functional Status In Healthy Middle Old Population

Background: Aging is a gradual, life-long process and highly variable, characterized by a progressive and cumulative generalized impairment of physiological functions which in turn reduces functional performance and disturbs ADL's & may lead to significant impact on core & lower limb muscles, which are important in functioning. Thus, the study aimed at assessing correlation amongst the core & lower limb muscles and functional status. Methods and procedures: 84 participants between 70-79 years of age (Male:Female = 1:1) were assessed for core strength, Lower limb strength and functional mobility using pressure biofeedback, five times sit to stand and timed up and go test respectively and data was tabulated & analyzed further in SPSS. Results: Spearman's correlation was used in this study which showed significant positive correlation between core strength and lower limb strength with lower limb functional status. (r(Core)=0.813, r(5SST) =0.893; p(Core)=0.00, p(5SST) =0.00) Discussion: Optimal core stability helps maintain the center of gravity within the altered base of support and this could be a reason for individuals with good core strength having better functional mobility. Also force of muscle contraction is directly proportional to velocity of movement which is seen reduced in lower limb musculature because of aging in this population. Conclusion: The present study concluded that strong correlation of core strength and lower limb strength with functional mobility exists among middle old elderly population.

Whole body physical training in the treatment of chronic low back pain / Treinamento físico de corpo inteiro no tratamento da dor lombar crônica / Entrenamiento físico de cuerpo entero en el tratamiento del dolor lumbar crónico

ABSTRACT Introduction Chronic low back pain (CNLBP) manifests as chronic lumbosacral and hip pain, affecting athletes' daily training and competition. Whole-body sports training can significantly improve the strength of the core muscles of the lumbosacral region and has certain advantages in the treatment of chronic low back pain. Object We study the therapeutic effect of whole-body physical training on athletes' chronic low back pain (CNLBP). Method We selected 60 athletes with chronic low back pain patients. At the same time, we divide it into a control group and an observation group. The control group received conventional treatment, and the observation group received full-body physical training on this basis. After two months, the relevant physiological indicators of the patients were compared. Result After treatment, all physiological indexes of the two groups have great differences. Conclusion Whole-body physical training can significantly reduce athletes' back pain symptoms and help restore professional athletes to regular training. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.

RESUMO Introdução A dor lombar (GNP) crônica se manifesta como dor lombossacra e no quadril que afeta o treinamento e a competição diária dos atletas. O treinamento esportivo de corpo inteiro pode melhorar significativamente a força dos músculos centrais da região lombossacra e tem certas vantagens no tratamento da dor lombar crônica. Objetivo Estudarmos o efeito terapêutico do treinamento físico de corpo inteiro na dor lombar crônica (CNLBP) em atletas. Método Selecionamos 60 atletas com lombalgia crônica. Ao mesmo tempo, nós o dividimos em um grupo de controle e um grupo de observação. O grupo controle recebeu tratamento convencional e o grupo observação recebeu treinamento físico de corpo inteiro. Após dois meses, os indicadores fisiológicos relevantes dos pacientes foram comparados. Resultado após o tratamento, todos os índices fisiológicos dos dois grupos apresentam grandes diferenças. Conclusão O treinamento físico de corpo inteiro pode reduzir significativamente os sintomas de dor nas costas dos atletas e ajudar os atletas profissionais a voltarem a treinar regularmente. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos: investigação dos resultados do tratamento.

RESUMEN Introducción El dolor lumbar crónico (DPNG) se manifiesta como dolor lumbosacro y de cadera crónico que afecta el entrenamiento y la competición diaria de los deportistas. El entrenamiento deportivo de cuerpo entero puede mejorar significativamente la fuerza de los músculos centrales de la región lumbosacra y tiene ciertas ventajas en el tratamiento del dolor lumbar crónico. Objeto Estudiamos el efecto terapéutico del entrenamiento físico de cuerpo entero sobre el dolor lumbar crónico (CNLBP) de los deportistas. Método Seleccionamos a 60 deportistas con lumbalgia crónica. Al mismo tiempo, lo dividimos en un grupo de control y un grupo de observación. El grupo de control recibió tratamiento convencional y el grupo de observación recibió entrenamiento físico de cuerpo completo. Después de dos meses, se compararon los indicadores fisiológicos relevantes de los pacientes. Resultado después del tratamiento, todos los índices fisiológicos de los dos grupos tienen grandes diferencias. Conclusión El entrenamiento físico de todo el cuerpo puede reducir significativamente los síntomas de dolor de espalda de los atletas y ayudar a que los atletas profesionales vuelvan a entrenar regularmente. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos: investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.

Synergistic effect of core strength training and electropuncture for treating lumbar muscle strain in college students / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: The etiology of lumbar muscle strain is unclear, and it is a kind of specific disease. Lumbar muscles strain not only affects quality of life and work, but also causes heavy medical burden and indirect social costs. OBJECTIVE: To explore the effect of electropuncture and core strength training on lumbar muscle strain in college students. METHODS: The study was in accordance with the ethics requirements of Guangxi Normal University. Eighty college students with lumbar muscle strain were selected, and they signed the informed consents. The participants were randomized into control group (no intervention), electropuncture group, core strength training group, electropuncture with core strength training group. The intervention time was 7 weeks. The Visual Analogue Scale scores and pain system scores at baseline and after treatment were recorded. The recurrence was measured after 4 months of follow-up. RESULTSANDCONCLUSION: (1) The Visual Analogue Scale scores and pain system scores in the electropuncture, core strength training, and electropuncture with core strength training groups were significantly decreased compared with the baseline scores (P < 0.05). (2) The Visual Analogue Scale scores and pain system scores in the electropuncture, core strength training, and electropuncture with core strength training groups were significantly lower than those in the control group after intervention, and the scores in the electropuncture with core strength training group were significantly lower than those in the electropuncture and core strength training groups (P< 0.05). (3) The healing rate in the core strength training and electropuncture with core strength training groups was significantly higher than that in the electropuncture group, and the treatment efficacy in the core strength training and electropuncture with core strength training groups was significantly superior to the electropuncture group (P＜0.05). (4) The recurrence in the core strength training and electropuncture with core strength training groups was significantly lower than that in the electropuncture group (P＜0.05). (5) These results indicate that electropuncture and core strength training both have certain treatment efficacy for lumbar muscle strain in college students and core strength training is better than electropuncture, with lower recurrence. The synergistic effect of the combination of core strength training and electropuncture for lumbar muscle strain in college students is remarkable.

Effect of Progressive Core Strength Training on Balance for Old Adults / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective:To explore the effect of progressive core strength training on balance of the old adults. Methods:From April to September, 2018, 80 old persons were divided into control group (n = 40) and intervention group (n = 40), who accepted physical exercise and core strength training, respectively, for twelve weeks. They were assessed with one-legged standing time with eyes closed, center of pressure (COP) track as standing with eyes closed in 30 seconds, maximum distance of COP tilting, Timed "Up and Go" Test (TUGT) and standing up and sitting down in 30 seconds. Results:The one-legged standing time with eyes closed, COP track as standing with eyes closed in 30 seconds, maximum distance of COP tilting, TUGT and standing up and sitting down in 30 seconds improved after training (t > 6.446, P < 0.001), and they improved more in the intervention group than in the control group (t > 2.127, P < 0.05). Conclusion:Progressive core strength training can improve the dynamic and static balance, body control and core strength for the old adults, which may prevent them from falling down.

Effects of Breathing Exercise on Nonspecific Low Back Pain / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective To observe the effect of breathing exercise based on core strength training on nonspecific low back pain (NLBP). Methods From January to June, 2017, 60 patients with NLBP were randomly divided into control group (n=30) and ob-servation group (n=30). The control group accepted core strength training, and the observation group accepted breathing exercise in addition, for four weeks. They were assessed with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Oswes-try Disability Index (ODI) before and after treatment, and their efficiency was compared. Results The scores of VAS decreased in both groups after treatment (t>4.173, P<0.001), and the scores of ODI de-creased in the observation group (t=3.875, P<0.01). The scores of both VAS and ODI were less in the observa-tion group than in the control group (t>2.595, P<0.05). The efficiency was better in the observation group than in the control group (χ2=3.874, P<0.05). Conclusion Breathing exercise based on core strength training can further improve function and relieve pain in patients with NLBP.

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation combined with core stability training can help relieve functional ankle instability / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

Objective To observe the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) technology combined with core stability training on the rehabilitation of patients with functional ankle instability (FAI).Methods Twenty FAI patients were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group,each of 10.The control group was given routine rehabilitation together with ankle strengthening training and proprioception training.The experimental group was provided with PNF combined with core stability training in addition to the routine rehabilitation.Before and after the 12 training sessions,both groups were evaluated using the Cumberland ankle instability tool (CAIT).The strength of their ankle flexors and extensors was measured in isokinetic concentric contraction,ankle proprioception was tested and the star excursion balance test (SEBT) was administered.Results Before the intervention there were no significant inter-group differences in any of the measurements.Afterward,significant improvements were observed in the first three tests,with the experimental group's average improvement significantly better than that of the control group.All of the SEBT measurements were significantly better than before the treatment,with significant differences between the two groups in the posterolateral,posterior,posteromedial,medial and anteromedial directions.Conclusion PNF technology combined with core stability training can improve ankle strength and proprioception and the dynamic balance of FAI patients.

Assessment of Lumbar Lordosis and Lumbar Core Strength in Information Technology Professionals

STUDY DESIGN: Observational study. PURPOSE: To correlate lumbar lordosis and lumbar core strength in information technology (IT) professionals. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: IT professionals have to work for long hours in a sitting position, which can affect lumbar lordosis and lumbar core strength. METHODS: Flexicurve was used to assess the lumbar lordosis, and pressure biofeedback was used to assess the lumbar core strength in the IT professionals. All subjects, both male and female, with and without complaint of low back pain and working for two or more years were included, and subjects with a history of spinal surgery or spinal deformity were excluded from the study. Analysis was done using Pearson's correlation. RESULTS: For the IT workers, no correlation was seen between lumbar lordosis and lumbar core strength (r=-0.04); however, a weak negative correlation was seen in IT people who complained of pain (r=-0.12), while there was no correlation of lumbar lordosis and lumbar core in IT people who had no complains of pain (r=0.007). CONCLUSIONS: The study shows that there is no correlation of lumbar lordosis and lumbar core strength in IT professionals, but a weak negative correlation was seen in IT people who complained of pain.

Assessment of Lumbar Lordosis and Lumbar Core Strength in Information Technology Professionals

STUDY DESIGN: Observational study. PURPOSE: To correlate lumbar lordosis and lumbar core strength in information technology (IT) professionals. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: IT professionals have to work for long hours in a sitting position, which can affect lumbar lordosis and lumbar core strength. METHODS: Flexicurve was used to assess the lumbar lordosis, and pressure biofeedback was used to assess the lumbar core strength in the IT professionals. All subjects, both male and female, with and without complaint of low back pain and working for two or more years were included, and subjects with a history of spinal surgery or spinal deformity were excluded from the study. Analysis was done using Pearson's correlation. RESULTS: For the IT workers, no correlation was seen between lumbar lordosis and lumbar core strength (r=-0.04); however, a weak negative correlation was seen in IT people who complained of pain (r=-0.12), while there was no correlation of lumbar lordosis and lumbar core in IT people who had no complains of pain (r=0.007). CONCLUSIONS: The study shows that there is no correlation of lumbar lordosis and lumbar core strength in IT professionals, but a weak negative correlation was seen in IT people who complained of pain.

Advance in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Training (review) / 中国康复理论与实践

@#This article mainly discussed the concept and application of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization in order to make up for the defect that some of the traditional training only focus on large muscle groups, and ignore the deep trunk muscles, especially the small deep muscles.