Abstract des Autors

The core musculature can be defined generally as the 29 muscles that support to
stabilize the spine, pelvis, and kinetic chain during functional movements. Core
muscles has been shown to activate up to 100 milliseconds before the activation of
limb musculature. The core is the foundation of all limb movement. This activation
promotes spinal stability. Core strength training improves the perception and control of body movements. Core strengthening for stabilization and injury prevention focuses on improving muscle endurance, in contrast core training for strength and power is used to enhance the transfer of energy from the core to the extremities.
Functional strength training should be thought of in terms of a movement continuum. The primary goal of functional training is to transfer the „improvements“ in strength achieved in one movement to enhancing the performance of another movement by affecting the entire neuromuscular system. It requires training to enhance the coordinated working relationship between the nervous and muscular systems.
Performing movements on unstable surfaces, typical for functional strenght training, can enhance balance, coordination, increase stability of the core, and may aid in preventing injurie. While unstable devices have been shown to be effective tool for using in rehabilitation and fitness, for effective using in sport is not enough evidence. Functional strength training and Core strength training also should serve as a supplement to traditional strength training, not as a replacement. Verf.-Referat