scholarly journals Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT): Comparison of Results with and without Neuromuscular Ankle Bandage

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 4-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alvaro Zamorano ◽  
Jair Burboa ◽  
Diego Cuzmar ◽  
Jose Hun ◽  
Guillermo Robles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postural Stability ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Crossover Design ◽  
The Other ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
National Team ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Star Excursion Balance Test

Study Design: Prospective study, simple crossover design. Background: Proprioception is a cornerstone for maintaining joint and postural stability. Dynamic stability is particularly emphasized within these components. This feature is important in the rehabilitation field. Therefore, the quest for elements to improve these values ​​can bring advantages in sports. Objectives: Evaluate if there are advantages in the performance of a Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) using Kinesio taping. Methods: We evaluated 10 professional soccer players from the Chilean women’s national team. They were randomly divided into 2 groups. One group had Kinesio taping and their SEBT performance was evaluated. The other group performed the measurements without the use of Kinesio Taping. Afterward, each group performed the evaluation they did not do during the first stage. We then compared the performance achieved with and without the use of Kinesio Taping Results: There were significant differences in the performance achieved by the players who had the SEBT bandage applied in comparison to the players that did no. This was confirmed by using the non-parametric Wilcox test for each of the SEBT positions. Conclusions: Kinesio taping has positive implications in the SEBT. We can extrapolate that its use can improve the dynamic balance and thus become an important pillar in sports rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Differences in Soccer Players' Dynamic Balance Across Levels of Competition

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 616-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Butler ◽  
Corey Southers ◽  
Paul P. Gorman ◽  
Kyle B. Kiesel ◽  
Phillip J. Plisky
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Normative Values ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Competition Level ◽  
Male High School

Context Balance ability has been associated with performance and injury prevention in athletes. Few published reports have investigated the differences in dynamic balance abilities among male high school, collegiate, and professional soccer players. Objective To examine the differences on the Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test in male high school, collegiate, and professional soccer players. Design Descriptive laboratory study. Setting Field testing. Patients or Other Participants Dynamic balance data were collected for male high school (HS; n = 38), collegiate (n = 37), and professional (n = 44) soccer players during preparticipation physical examinations using the Lower Quarter Y Balance Test standardized protocol. Main Outcome Measure(s) For the Lower Quarter Y Balance Test, the participant reaches with 1 foot in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions while standing on a centralized stance platform with the other foot. The test is performed for both left and right limbs. Differences in reach distances between competition levels were analyzed using a 1-way analysis of variance with significance set at P < .05. The HS group had a greater anterior reach distance than the other 2 groups. In contrast, the HS group had less reach distance in the posteromedial and posterolateral directions than the other groups. Also, HS players tended to exhibit a lower composite reach score than the other groups, but this difference was not significant (P = .08). No differences were observed among groups for bilateral symmetry in any of the reach directions. Conclusions Dynamic balance performance varied with competition level. This may indicate that athletes' movement strategies may be different depending on the competition level and that normative values may need to be established for each competition level.

Variations in cricket players’ upper body dynamic balance across different levels of competition

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepika Singla ◽  
M. Ejaz Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Normative Values ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Competition Level ◽  
Bilateral Differences ◽  
Body Dynamic

AbstractBackgroundBalance ability has been associated with performance and injury prevention in athletes. Previous studies have investigated the differences in lower body dynamic balance abilities among male high school, collegiate and professional soccer players.ObjectiveTo investigate the differences on the Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test (UQYBT) in school, collegiate and employed cricket players.SubjectsDynamic balance data were collected for school (SCH; n = 22), collegiate (COL; n = 19) and employed (EMP; n = 15) cricket players of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India using the UQYBT standardized protocol.MethodsFor the UQYBT, the participant reached with one hand in the medial, superolateral and inferolateral directions while maintaining three points of contact (other hand and both feet). The test was performed for both non-dominant and dominant hands.ResultsThe SCH group had the least medial reach distance than the other two groups (p = 0.010). Also, SCH players tended to exhibit a lower composite reach score than the other groups, but this difference was not significant (p > 0.05). No bilateral differences were observed among the three groups in any of the reach directions.ConclusionsUpper body dynamic balance performance varied with the competition level. This may indicate that athletes’ movement strategies may be different depending on the competition level and that normative values may need to be established for each competition level.

scholarly journals Dynamic balance performance of professional turkish soccer players by playing position

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 223-228
Author(s):  
B.A. Ateş
Keyword(s):  
Balance Control ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Player Positions

Background and Study Aim: Balance control has been regarded as a crucial factor in sports and indicated as an important element to be examined for the risks of injury. But it is unknown whether the dynamic balance changes according to the player positions in professional soccer players. To determine whether there were differences in the dynamic balance performance of the different positions of Turkish professional soccer players from within one squad. Material and Methods: Twenty-four professional soccer players were divided into 4 groups by the coach, including goalkeepers (n = 3), midfielders (n = 6), defenders (n = 7) and forwards (n = 8). Prior the competition season, anthropometric characteristics of players were measured. Then, players were tested Y Balance Test (YBT) for the anterior (ANT), posteromedial (PM), and posterolateral (PL) reach distances and limb lengths bilaterally. Results: The goalkeepers were heavier compared with the midfielders. Furthermore, the BMI of the goalkeepers were higher than midfielders and defenders (p< 0.05). There were no significant differences in the ANT, PM, PL, and COMP score between the groups (p> 0.05). The values for reach asymmetry were lower than four centimeters among groups in the all reach direction with regards to reach asymmetries, except normalized posterolateral direction. Conclusions: The results of this study have shown that the YBT performance scores do not differ between the groups. Future studies are required to create specific norms related to dynamic balance performance and establish risk cut-off score for professional soccer players.

scholarly journals Proprioception and neuromuscular control after the modified Broström procedure at the timing of a return to sports: A retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Hyuck Lee ◽  
Hae Woon Jung ◽  
Woo Young Jang
Keyword(s):  
Postural Stability ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Neuromuscular Control ◽  
Peak Torque ◽  
Return To Sports ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Time To Peak ◽  
Star Excursion Balance Test ◽  
Modified Broström Procedure ◽  
Normal Controls

Abstract Background: The modified Broström procedure (MBP) is an initial treatment in symptomatic chronic ankle instability (CAI) patients. However, there was a deficiency of studies regarding the recovery of proprioception and neuromuscular control at the timing of a return to sports after MBP. This study aimed to compare the proprioception and neuromuscular control of both affected and unaffected ankles at the timing of a return to sports after MBP in CAI patients with those of normal controls. Methods: Totally, 75 patients (40 who underwent MBP vs. 35 normal controls) participated. Proprioception and neuromuscular control were measured by postural stability and time to peak torque, respectively. Postural stability tests included static and dynamic balance and the star excursion balance test (SEBT). Static and dynamic balance were tested using a postural stabilometry system, and time to peak torque was measured using an isokinetic device. Results: The dynamic balance test was significantly higher in the affected ankle of the MBP group than in controls (1.5 ± 0.6 vs. 1.1 ± 0.4, p < 0.003). SEBT was significantly lower in the affected ankle of the MBP group compared to controls (anterior: 70.9±16.4 vs. 80.3±11.7, p < 0.006; posterior: 49.2 ± 10.0 vs. 62.2 ± 19.0, p < 0.000; lateral: 49.9 ± 12.7 vs. 57.3 ± 17.7, p < 0.040). Time to peak torque was significantly increased in the affected ankle of the MBP group compared to controls (dorsiflexion: 608.3 ± 139.4 vs.522.9 ± 175.8, p < 0.022; eversion: 689.1 ± 191.6 vs. 593.1 ± 211.2, p < 0.043). Conclusion: Dynamic balance, SEBT, and time to peak torque in CAI patients remained significantly reduced at the timing of a return to sports after MBP. Keywords : Proprioception; Neuromuscular control; Modified Broström procedure; Postural stability; Star excursion balance test

scholarly journals Dynamic balance asymmetries in pre-season injury-prevention screening in healthy young soccer players using the Modified Star Excursion Balance Test—a pilot study

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
pp. 1141-1144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panagiotis Gkrilias ◽  
Athanasios Zavvos ◽  
Konstantinos Fousekis ◽  
Evdokia Billis ◽  
Charalampos Matzaroglou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Star Excursion Balance Test

scholarly journals The relationships between dynamic balance and sprint, flexibility, strength, jump in junior soccer players

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 285-289
Author(s):  
Alpaslan Kartal
Keyword(s):  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Test Procedures ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Star Excursion Balance Test

Background and Study Aim. The present study aimed to investigate the relationships between sprint, flexibility, upper extremity strength and Star Excursion Balance Test performances in soccer players aged 12–14 years. Material and Methods.  Eighteen junior soccer players (mean age, 9.78 ± 1.6 years; height, 139.5 ± 11.0 cm; weight, 34.3 ± 9.9 kg; BMI, 17.3±2.9; leg length; 63.7±5.9 cm) participated in this study voluntarily. They were training 2 or 3 times a week with the addition of one match per month and none of them had reported injuries or diseases related to sports.  After measuring the anthropometrics of the subjects, they were familiarized with the test procedures. Measurements included handgrip strength (HD), 30 sc. sit-ups (SU), standing long jump (SLJ), Countermovement jump (CMJ) and 20m-Sprint tests as independent variables, and Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) as dependent variables. Then, statistical analysis was applied to the data transferred to SPSS 24.0 Packet program. Results.  The inconsistent correlations between variables of SEBT and selected parameters were found. The strongest significant relationships of the variables of SEBT with selected variables were observed between anterolateral (AL) and SU (r=646, p<0.05), and between posteromedial (PM) and Sprint (r=-650). No significant correlations were observed between variables of dynamic balance and CMJ, SLJ, Relative Handgrip Strength (RHS). Conclusions.  As a result, strength and power performances may not necessarily be related to impaired balance directly in young soccer men. Moreover, low back flexibility may have negative or positive influences on dynamic balance.

Comparison of the effect of foot orthoses on Star Excursion Balance Test performance in patients with chronic ankle instability

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faezeh Abbasi ◽  
Mahmood bahramizadeh ◽  
Mohammad Hadadi
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Sprain ◽  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Chronic Ankle Instability ◽  
Textured Surface ◽  
Foot Orthoses ◽  
Textured Surfaces ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Star Excursion Balance Test ◽  
Foot Orthosis

Background: Chronic ankle instability as a prevalent consequence of ankle sprain causes various impairments such as balance and postural control deficits. Foot orthoses are one of the common interventions for rehabilitation of patients with chronic ankle instability. Objectives: To investigate the effect of custom-molded foot orthoses with textured surfaces on dynamic balance of chronic ankle instability patients and to compare their effects with other types of foot orthoses. Study design: This is a repeated measure design. Methods: A total of 30 participants were recruited based on the guideline introduced by the International Ankle Consortium. The effect of prefabricated, custom-molded, and custom-molded with textured surface foot orthoses was evaluated on dynamic balance by the Star Excursion Balance Test. Normalized reach distances in anteromedial, medial, and posteromedial directions of the test were computed to be used for statistical analysis. Results: The foot orthoses increased reach distances compared to the no-orthosis conditions in all three directions. The custom-molded with textured surface foot orthosis has significant differences compared with prefabricated foot orthosis ( p = 0.001) in all measured directions and with custom-molded foot orthosis ( p < 0.01) in medial and posteromedial directions. Conclusion: Foot orthoses improve reach distances in patients with chronic ankle instability. Custom-molded with textured surface foot orthosis has a more pronounced effect compared with other foot orthoses. Clinical relevance The custom-molded foot orthosis with textured surface could be an effective device to improve dynamic balance in chronic ankle instability (CAI) patients. It may be considered as an efficient intervention to reduce ankle sprain recurrence in these individuals, although further research should be conducted.

Dynamic and Static Assessment of Single-Leg Postural Control in Female Soccer Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 174-178
Author(s):  
Kelly M. Meiners ◽  
Janice K. Loudon
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
Postural Sway ◽  
Center Of Pressure ◽  
Force Plate ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Left Lower Extremity ◽  
Static Assessment ◽  
Dynamic Postural Stability

Purpose/Background: Various methods are available for assessment of static and dynamic postural stability. The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between dynamic postural stability as measured by the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) and static postural sway assessment as measured by the TechnoBody™ Pro-Kin in female soccer players. A secondary purpose was to determine side-to-side symmetry in this cohort. Methods: A total of 18 female soccer players completed testing on the SEBT and Technobody™ Pro-Kin balance device. Outcome measures were anterior, posterior medial, and posterior lateral reaches from the SEBT and center of pressure in the x- and y-axes as well as SD of movement in the forward/backward and medial/lateral directions from the force plate on left and right legs. Bivariate correlations were determined between the 8 measures. In addition, paired Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were performed to determine similarity between limb scores. Results: All measures on both the SEBT and postural sway assessment were significantly correlated when comparing dominant with nondominant lower-extremities with the exception of SD of movement in both x- and y-axes. When correlating results of the SEBT with postural sway assessment, a significant correlation was found between the SEBT right lower-extremity posterior lateral reach (r = .567, P < .05) and summed SEBT (r = .486, P < .05) and the center of pressure in the y-axis. A significant correlation was also found on the left lower-extremity, with SD of forward/backward movement and SEBT posterior medial reach (r = −.511, P < .05). Conclusions: Dynamic postural tests and static postural tests provide different information to the overall assessment of balance in female soccer players. Relationship between variables differed based on the subject’s lower-extremity dominance.

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