Effects of Weighted Seated Core Exercises on Immediate Postural Stability in Healthy Young Adults: An Exploratory Study

Objectives: This exploratory study investigated whether low-load, seated core exercises could produce immediate improvements in standing balance among healthy young adults, aiming to provide a foundation for safe, early-stage rehabilitation protocols. Methods: Ten healthy males performed seated core exercises consisted of alternating hip flexion 5 times per side while seated and maintaining bilateral shoulder flexion at 120-degree shoulder flexion under four load conditions: upper-limb weight only, a 400-g empty box, a 1-kg ball, and a 2-kg ball. Immediately following the exercise, participant

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