30 September 2024 : Clinical Research
Comparative Impact of Core Stabilization vs Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises on Muscle Activation, Endurance, and Balance in Obese Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Selma Uzuner Kızılkaya1ABDEFG*, Emine Handan Tüzün1ADEFDOI: 10.12659/MSM.945669
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e945669
Table 1 Exercise programs.
| Week | Core stabilization exercise (CSE) | Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercise |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2. | In supine, prone and squat positions (3 sets and 20 repeats in each set) | In supine, prone and squat positions (3 sets and 20 repeats in each set) |
| 3. | In a supine position on the mat; (3 sets and 10 repeats in each set) | |
| 4. | ||
| 5. | ||
| 6. | Lying on your back on an exercise ball; (3 sets and 10 repeats in each set) | |
| 7. | ||
| 8. | All exercises performed in the 7 week were repeated using the exercise mat with the same number of sets and repetitions | |
| All movements were done with the abdominal hallowing technique. | ||