Evaluating the Association Between Lumbopelvic Stability, Deceleration Capacity, and Functional Athletic Performance in Football: A Systematic Scoping Review of Current Evidence

Introduction

Football involves intense multi-directional actions requiring rapid deceleration, braking, and changes of direction. While core stability is hypothesized to optimize force transfer and lumbopelvic control during high-load braking, evidence regarding its direct impact on deceleration metrics remains fragmented across athletic literature. This scoping review aimed to systematically map and synthesize current evidence on core stability strength, deceleration control, dynamic alignment, and functional performance in football players.