Core muscle strength and knee stability for injury prevention
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how your core (abdominal muscles) affects knee stability. It will test a training program to see if it helps prevent injuries. You will be randomly assigned to either the training group or a control group for 8 weeks.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are female.
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You exercise or do physical activity for at least 6 hours per week.
- You are willing to complete tests like a plank, squat, balance, and vertical jump.
- You are willing to follow an 8-week training program or be in a control group.
- You do not have any current injury to your legs, back, or spine, and have not had surgery on them in the past year.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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