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1- Department of biomechanics and ergonomics Research center, Aja University of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Purpose: Hyperlordosis is a postural condition characterized by excessive lumbar spine curvature, often associated with pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction. This study aims to investigate NASM-based core stability training using taekwondo movements in male individuals with hyperlordosis.
Methods: This quasi-experimental research included 30 lordotic soldiers from AJA University of Medical Sciences in Tehran divided into the Taekwondo (TKD) group (N=15) and a non-Taekwondo group (N=15). Before and after an 8-week protocol, lumbar lordosis angle, pain levels, and abdominal muscle endurance were measured via Spinal Mouse device (IDIAG M360®, Fehraltorf, Switzerland), VAS, and a sit-up test, respectively. Inferential statistics were analyzed using ANCOVA. Additionally, paired t-tests were conducted for within-group comparisons.
Results: It was found that there was a significant difference between the two groups in the hyperlordosis degree (p<0.000), VAS test (p<0.000), and abdominal muscle endurance test (p<0.000) even when the pre-test effect was taken into account (covariate). This shows that incorporating TKD movements with core stability exercises had an effect.
Conclusion: TKD, with its dynamic, full-body movements, may prove more effective than isolated CORE strengthening exercises in reducing pain, lumbar lordotic angles, and improving abdominal muscle endurance in individuals with hyperlordosis. The enhanced efficacy of TKD in these variables can likely be attributed to its ability to engage multiple muscle groups, improve neuromuscular coordination, and address the complex postural and muscular imbalances associated with hyperlordosis.
Methods: This quasi-experimental research included 30 lordotic soldiers from AJA University of Medical Sciences in Tehran divided into the Taekwondo (TKD) group (N=15) and a non-Taekwondo group (N=15). Before and after an 8-week protocol, lumbar lordosis angle, pain levels, and abdominal muscle endurance were measured via Spinal Mouse device (IDIAG M360®, Fehraltorf, Switzerland), VAS, and a sit-up test, respectively. Inferential statistics were analyzed using ANCOVA. Additionally, paired t-tests were conducted for within-group comparisons.
Results: It was found that there was a significant difference between the two groups in the hyperlordosis degree (p<0.000), VAS test (p<0.000), and abdominal muscle endurance test (p<0.000) even when the pre-test effect was taken into account (covariate). This shows that incorporating TKD movements with core stability exercises had an effect.
Conclusion: TKD, with its dynamic, full-body movements, may prove more effective than isolated CORE strengthening exercises in reducing pain, lumbar lordotic angles, and improving abdominal muscle endurance in individuals with hyperlordosis. The enhanced efficacy of TKD in these variables can likely be attributed to its ability to engage multiple muscle groups, improve neuromuscular coordination, and address the complex postural and muscular imbalances associated with hyperlordosis.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Sport Pathology and Corrective Movements
Received: 2025/01/28 | Accepted: 2025/05/24
Received: 2025/01/28 | Accepted: 2025/05/24
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