Effects of Additional Perturbation on Neuromuscular Trunk Activation Pattern During Core-Specific Sensorimotor Exercise

Mueller, Juergen; Baritello, Omar; Stoll, Josefine; Mueller, Steffen; Mayer, Frank

doi:10.1136/bjsports-2016-097372.204

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“…Moreover, additive sensorimotor perturbation will be applied to one (control group) and all exercises (all intervention groups) to enhance the efficacy of neuromuscular activity while exercising [ 24 – 26 ]. In a pilot study, Mueller et al [ 25 ] showed that the use of additional perturbations during core-specific sensorimotor exercises was superior for enhancing trunk neuromuscular activity. Higher EMG amplitudes might indicate higher exercise intensity, but additional functional benefits and long-term effects still need to be investigated.…”

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Dose-response relationship of core-specific sensorimotor interventions in healthy, well-trained participants: study protocol for a (MiSpEx) randomized controlled trial

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BackgroundCore-specific sensorimotor exercises are proven to enhance neuromuscular activity of the trunk, improve athletic performance and prevent back pain. However, the dose-response relationship and, therefore, the dose required to improve trunk function is still under debate. The purpose of the present trial will be to compare four different intervention strategies of sensorimotor exercises that will result in improved trunk function.Methods/designA single-blind, four-armed, randomized controlled trial with a 3-week (home-based) intervention phase and two measurement days pre and post intervention (M1/M2) is designed. Experimental procedures on both measurement days will include evaluation of maximum isokinetic and isometric trunk strength (extension/flexion, rotation) including perturbations, as well as neuromuscular trunk activity while performing strength testing. The primary outcome is trunk strength (peak torque). Neuromuscular activity (amplitude, latencies as a response to perturbation) serves as secondary outcome.The control group will perform a standardized exercise program of four sensorimotor exercises (three sets of 10 repetitions) in each of six training sessions (30 min duration) over 3 weeks. The intervention groups’ programs differ in the number of exercises, sets per exercise and, therefore, overall training amount (group I: six sessions, three exercises, two sets; group II: six sessions, two exercises, two sets; group III: six sessions, one exercise, three sets). The intervention programs of groups I, II and III include additional perturbations for all exercises to increase both the difficulty and the efficacy of the exercises performed. Statistical analysis will be performed after examining the underlying assumptions for parametric and non-parametric testing.DiscussionThe results of the study will be clinically relevant, not only for researchers but also for (sports) therapists, physicians, coaches, athletes and the general population who have the aim of improving trunk function.Trial registrationGerman Clinical Trials Register, ID: DRKS00012917. Registered on 22 August 2017.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s13063-018-2799-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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