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Table 2 Responses to the question of what (A) anatomic region makes up the core and (B) which term best describes this anatomical region

From: Contemporary perspectives of core stability training for dynamic athletic performance: a survey of athletes, coaches, sports science and sports medicine practitioners

 

Total

A.

 The spine and the associated muscles and nerves

5 (2)

 The lumbar spine, pelvic and hip joints and associated muscles and nerves

43 (18)

 The region between and including the pelvic and shoulder girdles and associated muscles and nerves

120 (50)

 The region between and diaphragm and pelvic floor and associated muscles and nerves

65 (27)

 Other

8 (3)

B.

 Torso

43 (18)

 Trunk

108 (45)

 Core

85 (35)

 Upper limb

0 (0)

 Other

5 (2)

  1. Data presented as number and percentage (n (%)) of all respondents. Italics represent the highest response