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Core stability of undergraduate collegiate dancers: an investigation of pilates on core stability and dance performance
Core stability is crucial for dancers, who must execute complex movements while maintaining proper alignment. However, there is limited research on suitable core stability tests for dancers. This thesis aimed to: (a) develop a reliable, dance-specific abdominal test, scoring tool, and protocol for …
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The Relationship Between Core Stability Related Measures and Performance in Adolescent All-Star Cheerleaders
… To determine if a relationship exists between core stability related measures (CSRM) and total cheer performance (TCP); including tumbling, jumping, and stunting. Secondly, to determine if TCP can be predicted by these CSRM.</p> <p><em>Methods:</em> Fifty female competitive cheerleading bases …
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Test-Re-test Reliability of Sahrmann Lower Abdominal Core Stability Test for DII Baseball Athletes
… Baseball athletes need to maintain a strong core for functional activities. The core not only transfers the energy from the hips to the throwing arm, but maintains stability and can decrease injury rates. There are several tests represented in the literature to measure core stability, but …
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Studies into the role of capsid serine/threonine residues in HIV core stability and virus replication.
Disassembly of the HIV viral core describes the rearrangement and release of capsid (CA) from the core following entry into the host cell. In this process, while the conical shaped core may be lost, some CA remains associated with the resulting reverse transcription (RTC) and preintegration …
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Effects of Isolated Core Stability Training on Standing Static Postural Control, Recovery of Standing Postural Control and Kicking Velocity in Soccer Athletes
… neuromuscular system. It is theorized that poor core stability is a result of a failure in the neuromuscular system to support the trunk and pelvis over the lower extremities. Poor core stability has also been linked with an increased risk of lower extremity injuries. Poor core stability has also …
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A comparison study between core stability and trunk extensor endurance training in the management of acute low back pain in field hockey players
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic at the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2009
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A cross-sectional cohort study of core stability muscle activation and endurance in elite male athletes and its link with mechanical lower back pain
A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2005.
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The relative effectiveness of spinal manipulation in conjunction with core stability exercises as opposed to spinal manipulation alone in the treatment of post-natal mechanical low back pain
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2006.
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An investigation into the importance of off-horse exercise on riding position of horse riders
… fitness of riders including aerobic capacity, core stability, balance, flexibility and posture was then researched regarding the effect these might have on riding position. In a cross sectional study the relationship with riding position and pressure distribution, looking at the laterality of …
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The effects of balance training on dynamic balance capabilities in the elite Australian rules footballer
… board training and other balance exercises, and core stability exercises. These were performed in addition to normal football training. Of an initial eligible group of twentyfive players, fourteen subjects remained free of football-related injuries and completed all three tests and the full …
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Thermal-hydraulic analysis of cross-shaped spiral fuel in high power density BWRs
… allow for a greater than 25% uprate in total core power, without loss of safety margin. Proper design of the rod dimensions can limit circumferential heat-flux to a peak-to-average ratio of 1.88. Non-uniformities in heat flux due to its unusual geometry seem to particularly ally CSS fuel to …
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Algorithms and solution concepts for allocation and collaboration
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2025-10-19 without embargo terms
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The architectural complexity of the human PDC core assembly
… PDC comprises a central pentagonal dodecahedral core of 60 dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase (E2) and 12 E3 binding protein (E3BP) subunits. Presently, two conflicting models of PDC (E2+E3BP) core organisation exist: the ‘addition’ (60+12) and ‘substitution’ (48+12) models. In addition to its …