• July 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• PCC,121ABC

Core Comeback: Leveraging the Competitive Spirit for Rehabilitation

Core-focused exercises are utilized in rehabilitation for many different musculoskeletal conditions, not only low back pain, as core strength and postural stability are key for improving functional outcomes. Although the value of core stability is prevalent in the literature, compliance and adherence to rehabilitation remains a concern. This learning lab will cover how we can make core-based rehabilitation and training more engaging, with a focus on athletes, to leverage their competitiveness in the delivery of rehabilitation. Creating a competitive, and even gamified environment, can improve compliance and overall outcomes especially in athletes but has also across general populations.

Learning Objectives - Describe the principles of core stability and endurance training as they apply to musculoskeletal rehabilitation and injury prevention.
- Show how to adapt a core stability program to be more engaging using standard rehabilitation equipment for different patient scenarios (e.g., in-season vs. off-season, post-operative).
- Identify tools that can be used to gamify your prevention and rehabilitation programs to improve patient outcomes.

Lab Objectives
- Design a competitive rehabilitation program that incorporates core exercises and motivational strategies.

Keywords: stabilization; lumbo-pelvic hip; exercise; Core stabilization; exercise compliance; gamified rehabilitation