Chapter 9 - Core Training Concepts

Question 0

Local Stabilization System

Answer 0

muscles that attach directly to the vertebrae
consist primarily of type I slow twitch muscle fibers
high density of muscle spindles

Question 1

Core

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Muscles of the core

Local Stabilization System

Answer 2

Transversus abdominis
Internal oblique
Lumbar multifidus
Pelvic floor muscles
Diaphragm

Question 3

Global Stabilization System

Answer 3

• muscles attach from the pelvis to the spine
• they act to transfer loads between the upper extremity and lower extremity
• provide stability between the pelvis and spine
• provides stabilization and eccentric control of the core during functional movements

Question 4

Drawing-in maneuver

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Bracing

Answer 5

Occurs when you have contracted both the abdominal, lower back, and buttock muscles at the same time.