Evaluation of activation of Transverse abdominis muscle among Indian youths using deep muscle contraction scale

India has a unique demographic profile with a large youth population that is increasingly adopting sedentary habits due to academic and professional demands. These lifestyle changes can negatively impact core muscle function, particularly the transverse abdominis (TrA), a key stabilizer of the spine and lumbopelvic region. This data evaluated TrA activation in 384 Indian youths (192 males, 192 females) aged 15–29 years using the Deep Muscle Contraction (DMC) Scale during the Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver (ADIM). The mean DMC score was 5.23 out of 10, indicating moderate TrA activation, with no significant gender differences observed. Despite males having higher anthropometric values, these did not influence activation levels significantly. Given the rising sedentary behavior, early detection of TrA dysfunction is critical. Strengthening the TrA can enhance spinal stability and help prevent low back pain (LBP), making core training an essential preventive strategy for both routine and athletic activities in this vulnerable age group.

印度拥有独特的人口结构，拥有庞大的青年群体，而受学业与职业需求影响，该群体正愈发养成久坐不动的生活习惯。这类生活方式改变可能对核心肌肉功能产生负面影响，其中尤以腹横肌（transverse abdominis, TrA）为甚——它是脊柱与腰骶骨盆区域的关键稳定肌。本数据集针对384名年龄介于15至29岁的印度青年（其中男性192名、女性192名），通过腹部内收动作（Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver, ADIM）中的深部肌肉收缩（Deep Muscle Contraction, DMC）量表，对其腹横肌激活水平进行了评估。受试者的平均DMC得分为5.23（满分10分），提示腹横肌激活程度中等，且未观察到显著的性别差异。尽管男性的人体测量学指标数值更高，但该因素并未对肌肉激活水平产生显著影响。鉴于久坐行为愈发普遍，及早发现腹横肌功能障碍至关重要。强化腹横肌可提升脊柱稳定性，有助于预防腰背痛（low back pain, LBP），因此核心肌群训练对于该易感年龄群体的日常活动与体育运动而言，均是不可或缺的预防策略。