Core training boosts sitting balance in paraplegia patients
NCT ID NCT07633249
First seen Jun 18, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding core stability training to standard physical therapy improves trunk control and sitting balance in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. 46 participants aged 25-35 with injuries between T6 and T12 took part. The core training focused on exercises to strengthen the muscles of the trunk and improve coordination while sitting.
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Faculty of physical therapy Cairo University
Giza, Giza Governorate, 12613, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
core stability training (exercise program)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise program to help people with spinal cord injuries sit more steadily and control their trunk better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 46 participants. The results may not apply to everyone with spinal cord injury, and the benefits might be modest.
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