Correlation Between Core Muscle Endurance and Dynamic Balance in Silambam Practitioners

Abstract

Background: Silambam is a conventional Indian marital art that demands high levels of posture control, core stability and dynamic balance due to its high velocity directional shifts and complex movement pattern. core muscle endurance plays a ciritical role in perceiving trunk stability, which may directly impact dynamic balance performance in athelets.

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between core muscle endurance and dynamic balance among silambam practitioners.

Methods: A correlation-based study design was conducted among 30 competitive silambam participants with age of 15- 25 years with a minimum of 1 year of regular training experience. Core muscle endurance was evaluated using the plank test and side plank test, while dynamic balance was evaluated using the Y balance test and star excursion test. The descriptive statistical analysis was used to summarize the data, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient was employed to analysis the relationship between core muscle endurance and dynamic balance.

Result: The findings indicated a statistically significant positive correlation between core muscle endurance and dynamic balance performance (p<0.05), indicating that participants with higher core endurance demonstrated superior dynamic balance.

Conclusion: The study conclude that core muscle endurance is statistically significantly associated with dynamic balance in silambam practitioners. Implementing structured core endurance training may improve balance performance and potentially reduced injury risk in population.

Keywords: Core Muscle Endurance; Dynamic Balance; Silambam Practitioners; Plank Test; Y Balance Test; Star Excursion Test; Trunk Stability; Marital Art Performance

Citation

Sappani Muthu M, Nisarudeen M. Correlation Between Core Muscle Endurance and Dynamic Balance in Silambam Practitioners. WebLog J Phys Ther Rehabil. wjptr.2026.c0306. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19068139