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Core Stability in Wheelchair Basketball

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 CORE STABILITY IN WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
Wheelchair Basketball, a modified sport played by disabled athletes (Robbins, et al 2010).

More of lateral spinal flexion and rotation cause lower limb amputees suffer lumbar spinal injuries (Klenck, et al 2007).

Relation between the mechanism of upper extremity injuries and the de-trained core musculature (Willardson 2004).

WHAT IS CORE STABILITY

The muscles, which connects the pelvis, spine, ribs and shoulders that provides stability to the trunk (McLean, 2006).

“The ability to control the position and motion of the trunk over the pelvis.” (Kibler, et al 2006, Page 190).

To sustain the functional stability of the spine the muscles around the lumbar spine needs control (Akuthota, et al 2004).

A muscle or a muscle group that engenders maximum force at a definite velocity (Lehman, 2006).

TRAINING PRINCIPLES AND CONSIDERATIONS

The training principles remain the same for both the able-bodied and disables athletes. (ACSM)

According to DePauw, et al (1995, page 143) Three main principles

Frequency Intensity Mode of Training

According to ACSM exercise prescription guidelines for general population is applicable for the special populations.

Frequency Types Volume (Repetitions and Sets) Technique Progression/Maintenance

ACSMs’ Considerations

Pressure sores Cardiovascular status Autonomic dysreflexia Muscular activity limitations.

Acsm also suggests exercise sessions in non-wheelchair seated positions to encompass the muscles that stabilises
the trunk.

CORE TRAINING
Willardson (2007) suggested improved core stability gives very less risk of injury.

ACSM suggests equipment such as rubber tubing, medicine balls, and bosu balls for core training.

Once mastered a technique then application of progressive over load would be beneficial Geithner (2011, ACSM's)

Cardinale, et al (2011, page 158) suggests progressive overload with unstable surfaces.

10 - 12 X 5

Exercises referred from Lawrence (2007) The Complete Guide to Core Stability.

Static Dynamic Unstable base Water based

Plank (Prone bridging) Abdominal curls Seated pelvic tilting Trunk rotations

Side plank (lateral bridging) Oblique reach Stability curls Twists

Hip lifts Oblique curls Alternate bear hugs

Back extension Pull-throughs

Lying torso rotation

Vasanth Kumar [L1156239] Sports therapy for Special Population [SPO4029N] Msc. Advanced Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, Teesside University.
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