The effectiveness of core strengthening exercises in the rehabilitation and prevention of sports injuries in football players
This clinical article highlights the global importance of core training in sports physiotherapy, focusing on improving performance and minimizing injuries. The core, encompassing regions from the scapula to the gluteals, plays a crucial role in athletic performance and injury prevention. The concept of the core has been at the center of attention in many media and scientific journals from the end of the last decade to the present.
Since the core is the area that connects the upper and lower limbs, control of core strength, balance, and movement can optimize the entire kinetic chain, which includes isolated athletic gestures of both the upper and lower limbs. Several studies have shown that excellent core stability is associated with better physical performance across all sports.
The purpose of this article is to highlight the effectiveness in postural changes, injury prevention and core stability after applying the implemented program. A strong core is functionally related to performance in sports that requires static and dynamic body balance. This article also aims to identify gaps and deficien-cies in the literature and suggests further reviews in this area.
This article underscores the importance of a comprehensive approach to core training in sports phys-iotherapy for improving athletic performance and reducing injuries. The results and recommendations presented contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of sports physiotherapy and provide a valuable resource for professionals working with athletes at all levels.