EFFECTS OF 360° TITANIUM CORE STRENGTH EXERCISE© ON PHYSICAL PERFORMANCES AND LOW BACK PAIN IN AMATEUR TABLE TENNIS PLAYERS
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360° TitaniUM Core Strength Exercise©, core training, physical performances, low back pain, amateur table tennis players
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of the 360° TitaniUM Core Strength Exercise© on the physical performances of amateur table tennis (TT) players within the Malaysian public sector and its potential to reduce the risk of low back pain (LBP). Twenty participants were recruited from various government departments in Negeri Sembilan. They were randomly assigned to either the core exercise group (CE) or the control group (CON). The CE group underwent a six-week intervention featuring the 360° TitaniUM Core Strength Exercise©, while the CON group followed their usual routine. Physical performances were assessed using isometric endurance, flexibility, strength, balance, and stability tests, whereas LBP was measured through the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The results exhibited significant improvements in CE group's isometric endurance, flexibility, and strength (p < .05), along with notable enhancements in trunk balance and stability. Furthermore, the CE group demonstrated a trend towards reduced LBP risk as indicated by VAS scores (p < .05). These findings suggest that the 360° TitaniUM Core Strength Exercise© holds promise for enhancing physical performances and potentially mitigating LBP among amateur TT players in the Malaysian public sector. Further research could explore long-term effects and its potential applications across diverse populations and sports disciplines.
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Ling Ling Lai
Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Chen Soon Chee
Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Shamsulariffin Samsudin
Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Fatin Nur Shahira Zamri
Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia
Boon Hooi Lim
Faculty of Education, Languages, Psychology and Music, SEGi University, Malaysia