The immediate effects of different core exercises on static balance.

The purpose of this study was to compare the immediate effects of stabilization exercises (SE) and conventional exercises (CE) on static balance. Eleven young male soccer players participated in this study. Using a crossover design, all subjects went through three different procedures, namely, SE, CE, and non-exercise, to compare the immediate effects. They underwent the single-limb standing test with their eyes closed on a foot pressure-recording platform for the static balance test. The result indicated interactions in the total length of the center of pressure (COP) and COP sway speed. Among the three procedures, immediate improvement was only observed after SE. These results showed that static balance improved after SE, but not after the other two procedures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]