Normative value of Core muscle Endurance among Healthy Young Indian adults in Puducherry
Description
The McGill Core Endurance Test is a widely used clinical assessment tool for evaluating trunk muscle endurance and functional performance. It assesses the endurance capacity of the trunk flexor, trunk extensor, and lateral trunk muscles through standardized endurance tests. However, population-specific normative reference values for core muscle endurance among healthy young adults in the Puducherry population are limited. This study aimed to establish normative values of core muscle endurance among healthy young adults aged 18–25 years using the McGill Core Endurance Test and to compare core muscle endurance between male and female participants. The study also aimed to determine the correlation between age, body mass index (BMI), and core muscle endurance. The Trunk Flexor Endurance Test, Trunk Extensor Endurance Test, Right Lateral Flexor Test, and Left Lateral Flexor Test were used to assess core muscle endurance, with endurance time recorded in seconds. Pearson correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship of age and BMI with the different components of core muscle endurance. In the present study, BMI did not show a statistically significant correlation with trunk flexor, trunk extensor, right lateral flexor, or left lateral flexor endurance. The findings provide preliminary normative reference data that may assist physiotherapists and researchers in assessing core muscle endurance, interpreting individual performance, planning rehabilitation, and supporting future research among young adults.