Improving Core Strength in the Warfighter with a Novel Device

"AllCore360° is a novel core-strengthening machine intervention designed to target trunk muscles through gravity by means of high-intensity constant velocity rotating exercise (allcore360.com).~AllCore360° is systematic, consistent and designed for use over time. The core is strengthened because a patient's core muscles are used in anterior, lateral, and posterior contractions sequentially during a single rotation (Palevo). The patient must resist gravity with the rotation as well as contract and fire isometrically to keep proper posture. Using proper posture, the patient must keep their back straight and neck neutral throughout the length of the intervention without relying on their lower body muscles at all (this is assisted by straps rendering the legs useless and by securing the pelvis in the chair)."