Table 3 Answer to a series of questions about the application of core stability
| Â | Â | Total |
|---|---|---|
Do you think it is necessary to include specific exercises to train core stability in a healthy, uninjured athlete’s exercise programme? | Yes | 206 (85) |
No | 30 (12) | |
Do not know | 5 (1) | |
Do you think it is possible to isolate and train the core stabilization system? | Yes | 120 (50) |
No | 82 (34) | |
Do not know | 39 (16) | |
Do you think it is effective to isolate and train the core stabilization system? | Yes | 89 (37) |
No | 108 (45) | |
Do not know | 44 (18) | |
Do you think that the core stability is automatically developed during normal, progressive exercise training? | Yes | 157 (65) |
No | 67 (28) | |
Do not know | 17 (7) |