Optimizing Function Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery With Core Stabilization Training: A Randomized Controlled Study

Optimizing Function Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery With Core Stabilization Training: A Randomized Controlled Study

Bariatric surgery has been reported to be the most effective treatment option for losing and maintaining body weight and improving comorbidities and mortality associated with morbid obesity. Nevertheless, even though physical activity is recommended to optimize bariatric surgery results. Very little is known, about whether engaging in an exercise program after surgery can provide additional improvement in health outcomes. While to date there are relatively few researches studied the effect of exercise in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery.

This study will investigate the effect of core stabilization exercise on patients who underwent bariatric suergery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Both male and female
• age ranged from 18-25 years old,
• at least 6 months after BS

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with nerve root compression
• spine disorders
• spinal fracture
• previous spinal surgery
• pregnancy
• lower limb injury
• Any contraindication to the exercise therapy