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Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Core Stability Training on 50-Meter Freestyle Performance in Men and Women.

Introduction. Core stability training (CST) has gained increasing relevance in sports due to its potential to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk, particularly in swimming. The 50-meter freestyle is a key performance test in swimming, and understanding the impact of CST on this speci...

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Published in:Revista de Investigación e Innovación en Ciencias de la Salud (RIICS) Vol. 7; no. 1; pp. 1 - 15
Main Authors: Rodríguez, Sebastián, León-Prieto, Catalina, Rodríguez Jaime, María Fernanda, Noguera Peña, Alejandra
Format: meta analysis research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Fundacion Universitaria Maria Cano 2025
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          Rodríguez, Sebastián
          León-Prieto, Catalina
          Rodríguez Jaime, María Fernanda
          Noguera Peña, Alejandra
        affil: Programa de Fisioterapia; Facultad de Ciencias del movimiento; Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud; Bogotá; Colombia
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          Swimming
          Sporting Events
          Athletic Performance Evaluation
          Core Exercises
          Training Effect (Physiology)
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          Female
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        Introduction. Core stability training (CST) has gained increasing relevance in sports due to its potential to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk, particularly in swimming. The 50-meter freestyle is a key performance test in swimming, and understanding the impact of CST on this specific event is essential for optimizing training programs. Objective. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of CST on the performance of male and female swimmers in the 50-meter freestyle. Methods. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Bireme, Scopus, and Web of Science (WOS), adhering to the Cochrane Handbook guidelines. Risk of bias was evaluated using the ROB2 scale, while the quality of the studies was assessed with the SIGN and CONSORT checklists. Data were analyzed using a fixed-effects meta-analysis in RevMan-Web, and heterogeneity was assessed using the I² and x² tests. Results. Out of 2,323 records identified, 7 studies met the inclusion criteria. The meta-analysis revealed that CST significantly improved 50-meter freestyle performance, with a time reduction of -1.06 seconds (95% CI = -1.52, -0.60) in male swimmers and -3.28 seconds (95% CI = -4.57, -1.99) in female swimmers. Conclusion. CST was found to be effective in enhancing performance in the 50-meter freestyle, particularly in female swimmers. These findings support the use of CST as a valuable training strategy for sports scientists and coaches aiming to improve swimming performance.
        Introducción. El entrenamiento de estabilidad del core (CST) ha ganado cada vez más relevancia en los deportes debido a su potencial para mejorar el rendimiento atlético y reducir el riesgo de lesiones, particularmente en natación. Los 50 metros estilo libre son una prueba de rendimiento clave en natación, y comprender el impacto del CST en esta prueba específica es esencial para optimizar los programas de entrenamiento. Objetivo. Este metanálisis tuvo como objetivo evaluar los efectos del CST en el rendimiento de nadadores masculinos y femeninos en los 50 metros estilo libre. Métodos. Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática en PubMed, Bireme, Scopus y Web of Science (WOS), siguiendo las pautas del Manual Cochrane. El riesgo de sesgo se evaluó utilizando la escala ROB2, mientras que la calidad de los estudios se evaluó con las listas de verificación SIGN y CONSORT. Los datos se analizaron utilizando un metanálisis de efectos fijos en RevMan-Web, y la heterogeneidad se evaluó utilizando las pruebas I² y x². Resultados. De los 2.323 registros identificados, 7 estudios cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. El metanálisis reveló que el CST mejoró significativamente el rendimiento en los 50 metros estilo libre, con una reducción de tiempo de -1,06 segundos (IC del 95 % = -1,52, -0,60) en nadadores masculinos y -3,28 segundos (IC del 95 % = -4,57, -1,99) en nadadoras femeninas. Conclusión. Se descubrió que el CST era eficaz para mejorar el rendimiento en los 50 metros estilo libre, en particular en nadadoras femeninas. Estos hallazgos respaldan el uso del CST como una valiosa estrategia de entrenamiento para los científicos deportivos y los entrenadores que buscan mejorar el rendimiento en la natación.
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