The Influence of Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation on Changes in the Values of the Center of Pressure in the Process of Maintaining Static Body Balance

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an increasing number of training hours of specific highintensity karate training on postural sway in preadolescent karate athletes. Seventy-four karatekas were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: Karate Group (KG=37): age 10.29±1.68 yrs; or Control Group (CG= 37): age 10.06±1.77 yrs. The KG performed two sessions per day for 1 week in total, while the CG performed only 3 sessions during the same period. The center-of-pressure length (COPL) and velocity (COPV) were recorded under four different experimental conditions: open eyes (EO), closed eyes (EC), open eyes monopodalic left (EOL), open eyes monopodalic right (EOR), pre as well as post training intervention. Post-camp results indicated significant differences between the groups in the COPL p<0.001; an interaction of training type×time in the COPV (p<0.001) and an interaction of training type×time (p=0.020). The KG revealed an improvement in the COPL from pre to post-camp under conditions of EO [-37.26% (p<0.001)], EC [-31.72% (p<0.001)], EOL [-27.27% (p<0.001)], EOR [-21.44% (p<0.001)], while CG revealed small adaptations in conditions of EO (3.16%), EC (0.93%), EOL (-3.03%), EOR (-0.97%). Furthermore, in the KG an improvement in the COPV from pre to post-camp was observed in conditions of EO [-37.92% (p<0.001)], EC [-32.52% (p<0.001)], EOL [-29.11% (p<0.001)], EOR [-21.49% (p<0.001)]. In summary, one-week of high intensity karate training induced a significant improvement in static body balance in preadolescent karate athletes. Karate performance requires high-levels of both static and dynamic balance. Further research dealing with the effect of karate practice on dynamic body balance in young athletes is required.

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Influence of aquatic exercise training on balance in young adults

Fisioterapia em Movimento ◽

10.1590/0103-5150.027.004.ao09 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 27 (4) ◽

pp. 573-581

Author(s):

Luana Mann ◽

Julio Francisco Kleinpaul ◽

Carlos Bolli Mota ◽

Saray Giovana dos Santos

Keyword(s):

Visual Information ◽

Center Of Pressure ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Aquatic Exercise ◽

Control Group ◽

Healthy Young Adult ◽

Body Balance ◽

Balance Deficits ◽

Adult Volunteers ◽

Experimental Group

Introduction Physical exercise programs have been suggested to soften or reverse balance deficits and postural deviation. Objective This study investigated the influence of a systematic aquatic exercise program on body balance. Method Healthy young adult volunteers of both genders, aged 18–30 years were assessed. The experimental group (EG, n = 20) was subjected to 24 sessions of aquatic exercises of 50 minutes long, performed three times a week, and the control group (CG, n = 25) suffered no intervention. A 3-D force platform was used to calculate the center of pressure displacement (COP) in anteroposterior and mid-lateral directions with or without visual information. The individuals were assessed in pre or post-training. Results The results demonstrated a decrease in body oscillation in both visual conditions, with post-training values lower than pre-training ones. Visual information was not expressive for EG post-training. Conclusion It was concluded that the program was effective for body balance improvement.

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Effect of hearing aids on body balance function in non-reverberant condition: A posturographic study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0258590 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (10) ◽

pp. e0258590

Author(s):

Chihiro Ninomiya ◽

Harukazu Hiraumi ◽

Kiyoshi Yonemoto ◽

Hiroaki Sato

Keyword(s):

Hearing Aids ◽

Center Of Pressure ◽

Hearing Aid ◽

Normal Hearing ◽

Balance Function ◽

Maximum Displacement ◽

Body Balance ◽

Foam Rubber ◽

Eyes Closed ◽

Eyes Open

Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of hearing aids on body balance function in a strictly controlled auditory environment. Methods We recorded the findings of 10 experienced hearing aid users and 10 normal-hearing participants. All the participants were assessed using posturography under eight conditions in an acoustically shielded non-reverberant room: (1) eyes open with sound stimuli, with and without foam rubber, (2) eyes closed with sound stimuli, with and without foam rubber, (3) eyes open without sound stimuli, with and without foam rubber, and (4) eyes closed without sound stimuli, with and without foam rubber. Results The auditory cue improved the total path area and sway velocity in both the hearing aid users and normal-hearing participants. The analysis of variance showed that the interaction among eye condition, sound condition, and between-group factor was significant in the maximum displacement of the center-of-pressure in the mediolateral axis (F [1, 18] = 6.19, p = 0.02). The maximum displacement of the center-of-pressure in the mediolateral axis improved with the auditory cues in the normal-hearing participants in the eyes closed condition (5.4 cm and 4.7 cm, p < 0.01). In the hearing aid users, this difference was not significant (5.9 cm and 5.7 cm, p = 0.45). The maximum displacement of the center-of-pressure in the anteroposterior axis improved in both the hearing aid users and the normal-hearing participants.

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Influence of Nordic Walking training on static and dynamic body balance among the elderly

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity ◽

10.29359/bjhpa.07.1.07 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 72-80

Author(s):

ZBIGNIEW OSSOWSKI ◽

MAREK WAWRYNIUK ◽

VIDA JANINA ČESNAITIENĖ

Keyword(s):

Preventive Measure ◽

The Elderly ◽

General Tendency ◽

Balance Function ◽

Test Results ◽

Nordic Walking ◽

Balance Test ◽

Training Material ◽

Body Balance ◽

Static Body

Background: Regression of body balance function is one of the main risk factors in falls among the elderly. The aim of this article was to evaluate changes in static and dynamic body balance levels among people over 65 years under the influence of Nordic Walking training. Material/Methods: The research was conducted with participation of 21 people over 65 years old. The training lasted throughout a period of 6 months. Frequency of exercises was twice a week. Evaluation was conducted using 8-Foot Up-and-Go from the Senior Fitness Test and a single leg balance test from the EUROFIT test for adults. Results: A general tendency for body balance improvement was observed among the elderly under the influence of Nordic Walking training. The average test results for static body balance level were improved by 4.32%. In the case of dynamic body balance the increase was 5.68%. Conclusions: Loss of body balance is a problem affecting almost 14% of the population between 50-60 years of age. In the subsequent decade of life the risk of a fall increases to 22% on average, and among octogenarians the problem concerns over 33% of them. The research described below shows that using Nordic Walking training is advisable as a preventive measure against further diminishing of dynamic and static body balance among the elderly.

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The effect of Estonian folk dance practice on static balance performance in young females

Acta Kinesiologiae Universitatis Tartuensis ◽

10.12697/akut.2020.26.06 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 ◽

pp. 61-71

Author(s):

Leili Väisa ◽

Jaan Ereline ◽

Mati Pääsuke ◽

Tatjana Kums

Keyword(s):

Balance Control ◽

Young Female ◽

Support Surface ◽

Movement Trajectory ◽

Folk Dance ◽

Balance Performance ◽

Body Balance ◽

Eyes Closed ◽

Unstable Support ◽

Static Body

The aim of the present study was to establish the changes that occur in dancers’ static body balance indicators during rest, in case of interfering factors and in stress condition. The sample consisted of 14 advanced female folk dancers at the age of 16–20 years. The participants’ static body balance was measured at the beginning (in the autumn) and at the end (in the spring) of the eight-month dancing period. Static body balance indicators were registered on a dynamographic platform within 30 seconds, standing on bipedal on stable and unstable support surface in eyes-open (EO) and eyes-closed (EC) conditions. The Flamingo test balance control, the balance control after spinning around and jumping tests were conducted only in EO condition. The following parameters were registered: the movements of the centre of pressure (CoP) in the anterior-posterior (AP) and medio-lateral (ML) dimensions; the length, speed and area of the trajectory. According to the study, folk dancers’ CoP movements in the AP and ML dimensions, measured in different conditions (EO, EC), on stable and unstable support surface, did not change significantly after the eight-month dancing practice. The young folk dancers’ static body balance, assessed by CoP movement trajectory, speed and area, improved considerably over the eight-month training period. Flamingo test results indicate that practising folk dance develops the young female folk dancers’ right and left side static stability equally. In the context of Estonian folk dance practice, including preparation for performing at dance festival, the young female folk dancers’ balance performance improved both in vestibular instability (spins, standing on unstable support surface and in EO condition) and fatigue (jumping test) conditions.

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Effects of a multimodal physical exercise program on physical and mental health indicators in males with substance use disorder

ABCS Health Sciences ◽

10.7322/abcshs.2020073.1526 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 46 ◽

pp. e021208

Author(s):

Bruno Marson Malagodi ◽

Márcia Greguol ◽

Attilio Carraro ◽

Timothy Gustavo Cavazzotto ◽

Helio Serassuelo Junior

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Physical Exercise ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Substance Use Disorder ◽

Center Of Pressure ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Control Group ◽

Internalized Stigma ◽

Body Balance

Introduction: Substance use disorder (SUD) is seen as a serious and growing public safety and health problem worldwide. Long-term sequelae may involve permanent damage to physical fitness, body balance, and coordination skills, with a severe motor, functional, and emotional consequences. Objective: To verify the effect of 16 sessions of a multimodal physical exercise program on physical fitness, body balance, and internalized stigma of inpatients for the treatment of Substance use disorder. Methods: Forty-three males with Substance use disorder (aged 33.9 ±12.4 years) were divided into an Intervention Group (IG, n=21) and Control Group (CG, n=22). The IG was submitted to eight weeks of training with physical exercises. Participants were submitted to the evaluation of internalized stigma, body balance, agility, and flexibility, before and after the intervention period. Results: Positive results were observed in physical fitness (agility, p=0.001) and body balance variables (center of pressure path with closed eyes, p=0.050, and ellipse area with closed eyes, p=0.031). The time of substance use correlated with lower performance in agility and body balance tests. Conclusion: The data seem to support the potential benefit of physical exercise as an adjunct in Substance use disorder rehabilitation process, particularly for physical fitness and body balance variables.

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A INFLUÊNCIA DA TÉCNICA DE POSTUROTERAPIA NEUROSSENSORIAL NO EQUILÍBRIO DO IDOSO

Colloquium Vitae ◽

10.5747/cv.2020.v12.n1.v277 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Maria Carolina Lins de Souza ◽

Heliard Rodrigues dos Santos Caetano ◽

Margarete Jardinetti de Oliveira ◽

Aline Duarte Ferreira ◽

Weber Gutemberg Alves de Oliveira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Energy Cost ◽

The Elderly ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Vestibulocochlear Nerve ◽

Body Balance ◽

Anterior Displacement ◽

Static Body

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of manual technique of NeuroSensory Posturotherapy (PNS) applied indirectly to vestibulocochlear nerve in the balance regulation of elderly. Across-sectional study, including 53 elderly, with average age 73.5±7.0 years old, evaluated preand postthe application of the PNS on the Cyber-Sabots stabilometric platform, withopened eyes (OE) and closed eyes (CE).For the analysis of the variables obtained pre and posttechniquewith OE and CE,the Wilcoxon test was used. The results showed that after applying the PNS with OE and also CE there was a decrease ofposterior-anterior displacement (p<0.0001) and energy cost in the elderly (OE: p=0.004 and CE: p=0.020). It was concluded that there was a significant improvement in the static body balance of the elderly after applying the PNS, as OEas CE.

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