Studies in Sport Medicine

The Effect of 8 Weeks Core Stability Training on Ground Reaction Force among Male Parkour Athletes

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 M.Sc. of Sport Medicine and Health, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

2 Assistant Professor of Sport Rehabilitation and Health, Shahid Beheshti University

3 Assistant Professor of Sport Medicine and Health, Sport Sciences Research Institute

Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of eight weeks core stability training on center of pressure changes and ground reaction force during landing among male parkour athletes. thirty male were participated in this study. participants were randomized in the experimental group (age=21.07±2.46 years, height= 175.10±5.35 cm, weight= 67.33±9.27 kg) and control group (age=20.20±2.31 years, height= 175.93±4.65 cm, weight= 67.33±8.45 kg) in this semi-experimental study. Experimental group applied eight weeks core stability training. These exercises performed three time per week while the control group performed their routine training. The variables including center of pressure changes and ground reaction force were measured before and after eight weeks core stability training by force plate. Analysis of covariance was used in the 0/05 significant level. The results showed that there was significant difference between experimental and control groups in the mean scores of center of pressure changes in medial- lateral and anterior-posterior direction and ground reaction force. According to results, seems core stability training has positive effect on landing parameter among male parkour athletes and these exercise can prevent sport injuries of them.

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Studies in Sport Medicine
Volume 9, Issue 22
Fall 2017 & Winter 2018
November 2017
Pages 53-66

  • Receive Date 12 December 2016
  • Revise Date 14 February 2017
  • Accept Date 26 February 2017

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