Effect of dynamic core stability exercise on physical performance in male dragon boat paddlers
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Introduction: Boat paddling requires the stability of trunk for force transmission to extremities effectively. Core muscles stabilizing exercise is an important component and necessary to create exercise program for dragon boat paddlers.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of dynamic core stability exercise on physical performance in male dragon boat paddlers.
Materials and Methods: Thirty-fifth male dragon boat paddlers aged 20.94±1.65 years old participated in the study. They were randomly divided into two groups; the control group was received regular training program while the experimental group was added dynamic core stability exercise for 8 weeks. Both groups were tested the speed of paddling using single paddler for distance 330 meters and the ability of trunk endurance muscles before and after training in 4th and 8th weeks. The ability of paddling and ability of trunk endurance muscles before and after training in 4th and 8th weeks between experimental and control groups were analyzed using two way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) (3 times x 2 groups) and post-hoc test using bonferroni at p<0.05.
Results: The experimental group, with dynamic core stability exercise had significantly increased speed of paddling and significantly higher trunk muscle endurance (trunk flexor, extensor and lateral flexor muscles) than control after training at 4th and 8th weeks (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The present study demonstrated that dynamic core stability exercise increased trunk muscles endurance result in better trunk control during paddling and improved performance of paddling. Thus, dynamic core stability training program could be suggest for improving the physical performance in dragon boat paddlers effectively.
Bull Chiang Mai Assoc Med Sci 2016; 49(1): 153-161. Doi: 10.14456/jams.2016.4
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