Core stability training
Core stability training has been studied in 6 papers since 2019: 3 trials in people, 3 reviews; 3 in the past year. The newest paper, Sep 19, 2026: “Outcomes of non-pharmacological treatments for postural balance disorders”.
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See all 6 papers on core stability training
At a glance
Independent labs found the same change in people. 5 independent labs in 4 countries.
“After treatment, a significant between-group improvement in dynamic balance was observed in the experimental group compared to the control group”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 5 independent labs in 4 countries
- Funders: Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province and 4 more
- Human trial3
Studies in people
3 studies gave core stability training to people and measured what changed.
| What changed | Design | People | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
down: Decreases low back pain down: Decreases disability up: Improves mobility functions | Randomized trial4 weeks | 34 peoplefemalemean age of 64 yearsElderly people with LBP | European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity, Apr 15, 2022 |
up: Improves dynamic balanceChange 2.75 ± 1.80 vs 0.38 ± 2.15; P = 0.002 up: Improves balance confidenceChange 16.48 ± 16.21 vs 3.05 ± 13.53; P = 0.047 | Randomized trial8 weeks | 44 peopleParkinson's disease | Clinical rehabilitation, Apr 29, 2020 |
up: Increases knee extension endurancep < 0.01 up: Increases ankle neuromuscular functionp < 0.05 | Randomized trial12 weeks | 43 peopleaging individualsGeneral population; non-specific chronic lower back pain | Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), Mar 3, 2019 |
What did studies of core stability training find?
9Studies of core stability training measured 9 outcomes, among them dynamic balance, balance and transverse abdominal muscle thickness.
Dynamic balance
upin humans2
2 studies
Dynamic balance
upin humans2
Core stability training improves dynamic balance in humans (Change 2.75 ± 1.80 vs 0.38 ± 2.15; P = 0.002).
“After treatment, a significant between-group improvement in dynamic balance was observed in the experimental group compared to the control group”
Human trialParkinson's disease; compared with active joint mobilization, muscle stretching, and motor coordination exercises24 sessions8 weeksn = 44
Clinical rehabilitation
Core stability training improves dynamic balance in humans (Parkinson's disease).
“Core stability and resistance training demonstrated the most consistent improvements”
ReviewParkinson's disease
The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
Balance
upin humans1
1 study
Balance
upin humans1
Core stability training improves balance in humans (stroke patients, compared with routine care) (SMD = 0.77, 95% CI 0.30-1.24, p < 0.05).
“For balance (BBS), core stability training (CST) ranked highest (SMD = 0.77, 95% CI 0.30-1.24, p < 0.05, I2 = 93.24%)”
Reviewstroke patients, compared with routine care
EClinicalMedicine
Transverse abdominal muscle thickness
upin humans1
1 study
Transverse abdominal muscle thickness
upin humans1
Core stability training increases transverse abdominal muscle thickness in humans.
“The TG participants’ TrA thicknesses were significantly changed.”
Human trial4 weeksfemalesn = 34
Effects of core stability training on older women with low back pain: a randomized controlled trial
European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity
Mobility functions
upin humans1
1 study
Mobility functions
upin humans1
Core stability training improves mobility functions in humans.
“Improvements for all the motor functions were observed in only the TG.”
Human trial4 weeksfemalesn = 34
Effects of core stability training on older women with low back pain: a randomized controlled trial
European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity
Disability
downin humans1
1 study
Disability
downin humans1
Core stability training decreases disability in humans.
“As for ODI, it only decreased in the TG.”
Human trial4 weeksfemalesn = 34
Effects of core stability training on older women with low back pain: a randomized controlled trial
European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity
Low back pain
downin humans1
1 study
Low back pain
downin humans1
Core stability training decreases low back pain in humans.
“As expected, core training and physiotherapy both had positive effects on reducing pain intensity, but there was more reduction in the TG.”
Human trial4 weeksfemalesn = 34
Effects of core stability training on older women with low back pain: a randomized controlled trial
European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity
Balance confidence
upin humans1
1 study
Balance confidence
upin humans1
Core stability training improves balance confidence in humans (Change 16.48 ± 16.21 vs 3.05 ± 13.53; P = 0.047).
“The experimental group also showed a significant improvement in confidence (change, 16.48 ± 16.21 vs 3.05 ± 13.53, P = 0.047)”
Human trialParkinson's disease; compared with active joint mobilization, muscle stretching, and motor coordination exercises24 sessions8 weeksn = 44
Clinical rehabilitation
Ankle neuromuscular function
upin humans1
1 study
Ankle neuromuscular function
upin humans1
Core stability training increases ankle neuromuscular function in humans (non-specific chronic lower back pain) (p < 0.05).
“significant differences between CST and control groups were observed on the peak torque of left dorsiflexion (p < 0.05) and the endurance of the left plantar flexion”
Human trialnon-specific chronic lower back painankle jointthree sessions per week, 60 min per session12 weeksn = 43
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
Knee extension endurance
upin humans1
1 study
Knee extension endurance
upin humans1
Core stability training increases knee extension endurance in humans (non-specific chronic lower back pain) (p < 0.01).
“between CST and control groups (p < 0.01)”
Human trialnon-specific chronic lower back painknee jointthree sessions per week, 60 min per session12 weeksn = 43
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)