Chapter 16: Core training concepts

Question 1

Core stability

Answer 1

The ability of an individual to maintain a given position, adequately stabilizing the spine while the extremities are moving.

Question 2

Core endurance

Answer 2

The ability to control the motion of the spine over a given longer duration.

Question 3

Core strength

Answer 3

The ability to control the motion of the spine.

Question 4

Core

Answer 4

The structures that make up the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex (LPHC), including the lumbar spine, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and hip joint.

Question 5

Type I (slow twitch) muscle fibers

Answer 5

Muscle fibers that are small in size, generate lower amounts of force, and are more resistant to fatigue.

Question 6

Lordotic/Lordosis

Answer 6

The normal curvature of the cervical and lumbar spine regions, creating a concave portion of the spine.

Question 7

Kyphotic/Kyphosis

Answer 7

The normal curvature of the thoracic spine region, creating a convex portion of the spine.

Question 8

Anterior pelvic tilt

Answer 8

An excessive forward rotation of the pelvis that results in greater lumbar lordosis.

Question 9

Posterior pelvic tilt

Answer 9

An excessive rotation of the pelvis that results in lesser lumbar lordosis.

Question 10

Scoliosis

Answer 10

An abnormal curve of the spine from side to side.

Question 11

Drawing-in maneuver

Answer 11

A maneuver used to recruit the local core stabilizers by drawing in the navel toward the spine.

Question 12

Bracing

Answer 12

Contracting the global abdominals such as the rectus abdominis and obliques at the same time.