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

Lordotic/Lordosis

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Kyphotic/Kyphosis

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Anterior pelvic tilt

Answer 7

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

Question 8

DRAWING IN MANEUVER

Answer 8

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