Normative Data of Trunk Muscle Endurance for Male Long-Distance Runners of Vadodara: An Observational Study

Abstract

Introduction: Over last two decades, Importance of trunk core muscle exercise has gain major interest in
clinical as well as in profession athletes. Trunk muscle endurance and strength are routinely used measures
in clinical evaluation, but lack of normative data is a limitation for measuring physical function of trunk in
athletes.
Aim: Aim of the study is to find out normative data of trunk muscle endurance for male long-distance
runners of Vadodara.
Objectives: To Establish normative data of Trunk flexors, extensors and side flexors endurance using
McGill’s Endurance Test.
Methodology: 80 male participants of 18-35 years were taken randomly from various sports ground of
Vadodara. Study Design: Cross sectional Observation study. Outcome Measures: McGill’s Endurance Test
Procedure: Participants was selected based on Inclusion Criteria and McGill’s Endurance test was used to
examine trunk muscle endurance. These tests consist of four positions: 1) Trunk anterior flexor test, 2) Trunk
posterior extensor test, 3) Latera side plank (Right) and 4) Lateral side plank (left). Statistical analysis:
Descriptive statistics were used to summarise the data of all participants. Endurance levels between 25 and
50 consider low, between 50 and 75 consider medium and between 75 and 100 consider high.
Result: The mean value of trunk anterior flexor test was 148 sec, Trunk posterior extensor test was 108 sec,
Lateral side plank (Right) was 83.2 sec and Lateral side plank (Left) was 81.5 sec.
Conclusion: This study was done to find out the normative data for endurance of trunk muscle in long
distance runners of 18–35 age group. The reference value of trunk muscle endurance found in this study
can be helpful for the quantitative evaluation, Rehabilitation programme and for the research purpose in the
long-distance runners.