This training program focuses on a structured progression of exercises for the rehabilitation of trunk injuries, more globally referred to as core injuries. The main objective is to analyze the proposed exercises in depth, detailing the qualities they target and the adaptations they generate. To complement this analysis, each exercise includes a brief kinematic examination and an electromyographic study.

The first conceptual axis provides a theoretical introduction to trunk injuries most frequently observed in football. While lumbar spine and adjacent tissue injuries represent the most significant issues in this area, the course also examines other relevant injury entities, discussing their incidence in football and associated risk factors. This section incorporates Panjabi’s model of trunk stabilization, which remains a key theoretical reference for understanding the function of this region.

The following three conceptual axes focus on the analysis of key exercises for core injury rehabilitation:

The second axis analyzes abdominal training on unstable surfaces, specifically targeting the rectus abdominis and oblique muscles.

The third axis advances toward functional progression, emphasizing balance work and the continuous regulatory fluctuations it induces in the trunk. This step represents a bridge to functional movement, increasing task difficulty and integrating combat-oriented actions.

The fourth axis focuses on skill-based work, exploring how trunk muscles are involved in executing specific actions.