The Core Flexibility, and Stability are Correlated with Pulmonary Functions in Physically Inactive Young Adult University Female Students in Qassim Region, KSA.

Abstract

Background: Modern technology has contributed to the decreased physical activity. This sedentary lifestyle may affect core flexibility and stability. Many studies have reported that core stability may affect lung function. The current study aimed to screen the high-risk group of adult female youths in Qassim Region, KSA, with low physical activity and determine the correlation of their pulmonary function with their core flexibility and stability. Method: 41 physically inactive young adult females, ages17-24years, participated in this study. For all participants, the pulmonary functions, including; Forced vital capacity (FVC) and Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1), were measured by a spirometer, and core flexibility and stability were measured by sit and reach and curl- up tests respectively. The correlation between core flexibility and stability with pulmonary function was estimated. Results: The results showed a significant suppression below average values in the measured parameters of pulmonary function, core flexibility, and stability (p≤0.05 for all).

Conclusion: The limitation in core flexibility and stability due to the sedentary lifestyle was significantly correlated with the pulmonary function parameters. We recommend a core stability exercise program as a valuable rehabilitation program for young adult females to enhance their pulmonary functions.