A NEW DYNAMIC BALANCE TESTING DEVICE: THE "DYNABALOMETER"

Ten-pin bowling is considered a highly skilled recreational activity with players demonstrating various anthropometric and physiological characteristics. The purpose of the current study was to assess both static and dynamic body balance, in ten-pin bowlers of different level of competitiveness. Thirty four ten-pin bowlers who competed at a high (Level-A, n=17) and a lower level (Level-B, n=17) as well as eighteen individuals without experience in ten-pin bowling (Non-bowlers) participated in the study. Static balance was determined based on the anteroposterior (APd) and mediolateral displacement (MLd) of the center-of-foot-pressure (CoP) that was recorded during single-leg-stance with open and close eyes as well as with open eyes and head extension. Dynamic balance was determined based on the APd and MLd of CoP as well as the normalized distances reached during execution of the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) in the posterior, posterolateral and lateral directions. Significantly better dynamic balance, in terms of the distances reached during SEBT execution, was demonstrated by Level-A bowlers compared to Level-B bowlers and Non-bowlers. The differences between groups regarding APd and MLd, during both static and dynamic balance testing, were in general not significant. Our findings revealed that ten-pin bowlers who compete at a higher level demonstrate better dynamic balance ability. Sports scientists and coaches should be aware of these differences to optimize performance or distinguish ten-pin bowlers with different level of competitiveness.

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Dynamic Balance Testing System for Micro-Roller Based on MEMS

2019 13th International Conference on Sensing Technology (ICST) ◽

10.1109/icst46873.2019.9047723 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Jishun Li ◽

Xiqiang Ma ◽

Xin Sui ◽

Fang Yang ◽

Zhiqiang Guan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dynamic Balance ◽

Testing System ◽

Balance Testing

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Dynamic balance testing with electrically evoked perturbation: A test of reliability

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1016/s0003-9993(97)90036-8 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 78 (3) ◽

pp. 290-293 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Mark A. Hoffman ◽

David M. Koceja

Keyword(s):

Dynamic Balance ◽

Balance Testing

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Analyzing Muscle Utilization Patterns to Maintain Balance during Dynamic Balance Testing

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/01.mss.0000495556.33295.f3 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 46 ◽

pp. 694

Author(s):

Jonathan E. Siegel ◽

Joseph Signorile ◽

Moataz Eltoukhy ◽

Soyeon Ahn

Keyword(s):

Dynamic Balance ◽

Balance Testing ◽

Utilization Patterns

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Use of Vestibular Rehabilitation in the Pediatric Population

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2019_pers-sig7-2019-0002 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (6) ◽

pp. 1399-1405 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jennifer Christy

Keyword(s):

Pediatric Population ◽

Dynamic Balance ◽

Vestibular Rehabilitation ◽

Rehabilitation Program ◽

Gross Motor ◽

Gaze Stabilization ◽

Motor Delay ◽

Rehabilitation Programs ◽

Motor Practice ◽

Balance Exercises

Purpose The purpose of this article was to provide a perspective on vestibular rehabilitation for children. Conclusion The developing child with vestibular dysfunction may present with a progressive gross motor delay, sensory disorganization for postural control, gaze instability, and poor perception of motion and verticality. It is important that vestibular-related impairments be identified early in infancy or childhood so that evidence-based interventions can be initiated. A focused and custom vestibular rehabilitation program can improve vestibular-related impairments, enabling participation. Depending on the child's age, diagnosis, severity, and quality of impairments, vestibular rehabilitation programs may consist of gaze stabilization exercises, static and dynamic balance exercises, gross motor practice, and/or habituation exercises. Exercises must be modified for children, done daily at home, and incorporated into the daily life situation.

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