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Mavaeian Z, Mir S M, Shadmehr A, Malmir K. The Effect of Core Stabilization Exercises Compared to Balance Training on Proprioception and Dynamic Balance in Healthy Female Amateur Soccer Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial. jrehab 2025; 25 (4) :864-889
URL: http://rehabilitationj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-3461-en.html

Objective Many articles have demonstrated the beneficial impact of core stability training (CST) in lowering the risk of injury while exercising. However, the specific reasons for this effect have not been thoroughly investigated. Based on studies, proprioceptive and dynamic balance improvement positively reduces the risk of sports injuries. So, it is important to explore further the impact of these exercises on the specific factors contributing to reducing the risk of injury during sports activities. 
Aims This research aims to evaluate the impact of 6 weeks of CST and balance training (BT) programs on knee proprioception and dynamic balance in healthy female amateur athletes.
Materials & Methods Twenty female soccer players (Mean±SD age: 25.85±3.18 years; Mean±SD body mass index: 22.14±1.11 kg/m2) were divided randomly into the CST and BT groups. Knee proprioception was measured using the joint position sense test (JPST), and dynamic balance was measured using the modified star excursion balance test (mSEB) one week before and immediately after the 6-week intervention.
Results This study found that both training protocols significantly affected knee proprioception and dynamic balance (P<0.05). CST had a significant difference from BT in the result of the posteromedial direction of the mSEBT and the absolute error of the JPST at 60 degrees. In contrast, BT had a significant difference from CST in improving the anterior direction of mSEBT
Conclusion The research indicates that CST and BT can enhance dynamic balance and knee proprioception in female soccer players.