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Tyler Moore SPTA
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Protect and stabilize spinal column
Pelvic alignment and stabilization
Protect internal organs
Assist with trunk motion
Bowel and Bladder control
Respiratory function
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Muscle Endurance: A muscles ability to sustain
a submaximal force during static or dynamic
movement over time.
Muscle Strength: The amount of force a muscle
can exert during a contraction.
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Abdominal Bracing:
“sucking in the gut”,
without holding the
breath. In order to
brace, just imagine
pulling the belly button
toward the spine, and
hold for at least 10
seconds.
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Valsalva Maneuver:
Occurs when the
patient holds their
breath, which causes
an increase in
intrathoracic pressure.
This can increase
blood pressure and
reduce cardiac output.
Remind to breathe
BREATHE
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Low back pain
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SI dysfunction
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Poor posture
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Injury prone
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Bulging waist line
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Bowl and bladder issues
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Cross-Sectional
weakness and
tightness is a
contributor to low back
pain and SI
dysfunction. Tight
back extensors and
tight hip flexors. Weak
abdominal muscles,
weak glutes, and weak
hamstrings.
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SI Dysfunction refers
to a condition that
causes pain in the SI
joint caused from a
variety of reasons
including weak core
musculature.
Sometimes mistaken
for low back pain in
many patients.
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When the back is
straight, the spine is
supported and stabilized,
but as you slouch, your
spine no longer has the
support it needs to stay
properly aligned. A weak
core can contribute to a
diagnosis of poor
posture.
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Yoga
Pilates
Swiss ball
Medicine ball
Kettlebells
Tai Chi
PNF
Traditional Abdominal exercises ( crunches
and sit-ups)
Swiss ball raises
Diagonal Swiss ball
stabilization
Pilates 100
Kettlebell swings
Swiss ball curl-ups
Theraband diagonal
trunk lift
Yoga planks
Side planks on elbow
Tai Chi
PNF Alternating
isometrics
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Title: Electromyographic Analysis of Traditional
and Nontraditional Abdominal Exercises:
Implications for Rehabilitation and Training.
Year: 2006
Purpose: To test the effectiveness of traditional
and non-traditional abdominal exercises for
rehabilitation purposes.
Results: Improved muscle recruitment for power
wheel exercises, hanging knee lifts, and incline
reverse curls then with traditional bent knee situps, crunches, and the use of equipment like the
AB Revolutionizer.
Data base: Academic search premier
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Title: Effects of Traditional Sit-up Training Versus Core
Stabilization Exercises on Short-Term Musculoskeletal
Injuries in US Army Soldiers
Year: 2010
Purpose: Look at the effects of core stabilization exercises
without sit-up training and traditional exercise program
on musculoskeletal injuries and work restrictions.
Results: There were no differences between soldiers with
upper extremity or lower extremity injuries who
participated in the core stabilization program or the
traditional exercise program. There were noticeable
differences between groups with lower back pain and that
participated in the core stabilization program and had less
days of restrictions for service.
Data base: Academic search premier
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Title: Trunk Muscle Stabilization Training Plus General
Exercise Versus General Exercise Only: Randomized
Controlled Trial of Patients With Recurrent Low Back Pain.
Year: 2005
Purpose: Look at the effectiveness of a general exercise
program with the addition of core stabilization exercises,
as compared to just a general exercise program in patients
with sub-acute or chronic back pain.
Results: There was no statistical difference between the
two groups and both groups improved after intervention
and were able to maintain 3 months later.
Data base: Academic search premier
Work your core, protect
your spine.
Any questions?
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Houglum P. Therapeutic exercise for musculoskeletal injuries 2nd edition.
Swiss ball and foam roller, chapter 14, pg 425-456. 2005 text book.
Human Kinetics P.O. box 5076 Champaign, IL 61825.
Escamilla R, Babb E, Imamura R, et al. Electromyographic Analysis of
Traditional and Nontraditional Abdominal Exercises: Implications for
Rehabilitation and Training. Physical Therapy [serial online]. May
2006;86(5):656-671. Available from: Academic Search Premier, Ipswich,
MA. Accessed November 23, 2012.
Childs J, Teyhen D, George S, et al. Effects of Traditional Sit-up Training
Versus Core Stabilization Exercises on Short-Term Musculoskeletal
Injuries in US Army Soldiers: A Cluster Randomized Trial. Physical
Therapy [serial online]. October 2010;90(10):1404-1412. Available from:
Academic Search Premier, Ipswich, MA. Accessed November 23, 2012.
Koumantakis G, Watson P, Oldham J. Trunk Muscle Stabilization Training
Plus General Exercise Versus General Exercise Only: Randomized
Controlled Trial of Patients With Recurrent Low Back Pain. Physical
Therapy [serial online]. March 2005;85(3):209-225. Available from:
Academic Search Premier, Ipswich, MA. Accessed November 23, 2012.