Balance Error Scoring System Performance Differences in Figure Skaters Based on Discipline
L. Colby Mangum,
Andrew Skibski,
Luk Devorski
et al.
Abstract:Background Balance and postural stability are required of figure skaters throughout on-ice performance. Spinning, jumping, and landing each rely on this skill set to maintain control while skaters manage changing demands for each skating discipline. Hypothesis/Purpose The aim of this study was to compare balance error scoring system (BESS) performance in figure skaters between disciplines and determine if age was related to BESS performance. Study Design Cross-sectional study. Methods Three hundred and f… Show more
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