The importance of core stability to prevent and treat running injuries ore stability training is gaining popularity in the running community as more runners are madeaware of how weakness in the “core” of the body can negatively influence lower extremity iomechanics and running performance.  The lumbar, pelvis and hip region together areconsidered to be the core of the body and optimal core function involves both mobility and tability.  When the core is functioning efficiently, advantageous length-tension relationships aremaintained which allow the runner to produce strong movements in the extremities. More mportantly, proper core stability can help maximize running performance, maintain the center ofgravity over the base of support, control lower extremity limb motion while running, and help revent running-related injuries.

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