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Core and neuromotor control system: basic mechanisms for the stability of the lumbar spine

The "CORE" is a funcional concept that englobes the integration of three systems which optimal operation guarantees better eficiency and security in tasks related with the spine, allowing appropiate stability and movement control levels. In order to successfully addres challenges which demand a dynamic control of the spine and the pelvis, the SNC must use diferent strategies, weighing the internal and external forces in order to provide a muscular response to allow an appropiate movement and resist any possible disturbance. This article reviews the foundations based on the information currently available about the basic mechanisms of motor control and posible changes in them, to be considered by exercise specialists regarding to their exercise intervention programs to improve spinal stabilization capacity.

Raquis; Stability; Feedforward; Back pain


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