Effects of Soccer Training on Body Balance in Young Female Athletes Assessed Using Computerized Dynamic Posturography

Olchowik, Grażyna; Czwalik, Agata

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“…The problem of the influence of regular football training on balance was investigated by Olchowiak G. and Czwalik A. [ 25 ]. The authors carried out research on women training in football ( n = 25) and a control group ( n = 50).…”

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Biomechanical Aspects of the Foot Arch, Body Balance and Body Weight Composition of Boys Training Football

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Jekiełek

Kruczkowski

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Background: The aim of the study is to assess the body balance and podological parameters and body composition of young footballers in the context of the control of football training. Methods: The study examined the distribution of the pressure of the part of the foot on the ground, the arch of the foot, and the analysis of the body composition of the boys. The pressure center for both feet and the whole body was also examined. The study involved 90 youth footballers from Olsztyn and Barczewo in three age groups: 8–10 years, 11–13 years old, and 14–16 years. The study used the Inbody 270 body composition analyzer and the EPSR1, a mat that measures the pressure distribution of the feet on the ground. Results: The results showed statistically significant differences in almost every case for each area of the foot between the groups of the examined boys. The most significant differences were observed for the metatarsal area and the left heel. In the case of stabilization of the whole body, statistically significant differences were noted between all study groups. In the case of the body composition parameters, in the examined boys, a coherent direction of changes was noticed for most of them. The relationships and correlations between the examined parameters were also investigated. The significance level in the study was set at p < 0.05. Conclusions: Under the training rigor, a statistically significant increase in stability was observed with age. The total length of the longitudinal arch of both feet of the examined boys showed a tendency to flatten in direct proportion to the age of the examined boys. Mean values of the body composition parameters reflect changes with the ontogenetic development, basic somatic parameters (body height and weight) and training experience, and thus with the intensity and volume of training. This indicates a correct training process that does not interfere with the proper development of the body in terms of tissue and biochemical composition.

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Biomechanical Aspects of the Foot Arch, Body Balance and Body Weight Composition of Boys Training Football

Bukowska

Jekiełek

Kruczkowski

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“…Previous studies have shown that SOT performance can be influenced by an individual's balance training (e.g., highly trained world-class athletes, 48 circus performers, 49 or military personnel 50 ) and might differ from SOT performance in the general population. 49 Children who are frequently involved in sports have better muscle strength and postural control.…”

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Changes in the Sensory Weighting Strategies in Balance Control Throughout Maturation in Children

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Background The central nervous system integrates information from different sensory inputs (vestibular, visual, and somatosensory) to maintain balance. However, strategies for weighing sensory information change as maturation occurs. Purpose The purpose of this study was to: (1) evaluate postural control development in a large sample of healthy children aged 5 to 17 years old, (2) analyze changes in sensory weighting strategies as maturation occurs, and (3) determine the extent to which anthropometric characteristics (height, weight, body mass index [BMI]) influence postural control. Sample Size This study recruited 120 healthy children, equally distributed in gender and number, into four age groups (5–8 years, 9–11 years, 12–14 years, and 15–17 years) and compared them to a control group of 20 healthy adults (aged 20–25 years). Research Design The sensory organization test (SOT) was used to assess overall balance and the use of specific sensory inputs to maintain postural control. All children underwent the six SOT conditions: (1) eyes open, surround and platform stable, (2) eyes closed, surround and platform stable, (3) eyes open, sway-referenced surround, platform stable, (4) eyes open, sway-referenced platform, (5) eyes closed, sway-referenced platform, and (6) eyes open, sway-referenced surround and platform. Data Analysis Condition-specific equilibrium scores (ES), composite equilibrium scores (CES), and sensory analysis ratios were analyzed to determine whether the performance was related to age, gender, or specific anthropometric characteristics (height, weight, and BMI). Results Data showed a significant age-associated improvement in ES for all 6 conditions (p < 0.05) and in CES (p = 0.001). For both genders, (1) somatosensory function was adult-like by age 5 to 8 years, (2) visual function peaked around age 12 years, and (3) vestibular function reached maturity by age 15 to 17 years (p < 0.05). A moderate positive correlation (r(140) = 0.684, p = 0.01; two-tailed) between height and CES was found and a weak positive correlation (r(140) = 0.198, p = 0.01) between height and somatosensory ratio was noted. Lower vestibular ratio scores were observed in children who had a higher BMI (p = 0.001). Conclusion The efficient use of individual sensory system input to maintain balance does not occur at the same age. Age and gender affect the changes in sensory weighting strategies, while height and BMI influence postural control in children. These factors need to be accounted for in child assessment.

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“…For example, the NeuroCom SMART Balance Master can score a user’s performance through the sensory organization test of equilibrium and motor control test ( Wagner et al, 2016 ). The sensory organization test evaluates postural stability under various sensory conditions, where the visual, proprioceptive, and vestibular senses are altered ( Wagner et al, 2016 ; Olchowik and Czwalik, 2020 ). A final “equilibrium score” based on the center of gravity sway is associated to the sensory organization test to evaluate postural stability.…”

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A Computational Framework Towards the Tele-Rehabilitation of Balance Control Skills

Akbaş

Mummolo

2021

Front. Robot. AI

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Mobility has been one of the most impacted aspects of human life due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Home confinement, the lack of access to physical rehabilitation, and prolonged immobilization of COVID-19-positive patients within hospitals are three major factors that affected the mobility of the general population world-wide. Balance is one key indicator to monitor the possible movement disorders that may arise both during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the coming future post-COVID-19. A systematic quantification of the balance performance in the general population is essential for preventing the appearance and progression of certain diseases (e.g., cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and musculoskeletal), as well as for assessing the therapeutic outcomes of prescribed physical exercises for elderly and pathological patients. Current research on clinical exercises and associated outcome measures of balance is still far from reaching a consensus on a “golden standard” practice. Moreover, patients are often reluctant or unable to follow prescribed exercises, because of overcrowded facilities, lack of reliable and safe transportation, or stay-at-home orders due to the current pandemic. A novel balance assessment methodology, in combination with a home-care technology, can overcome these limitations. This paper presents a computational framework for the in-home quantitative assessment of balance control skills. Novel outcome measures of balance performance are implemented in the design of rehabilitation exercises with customized and quantifiable training goals. Using this framework in conjunction with a portable technology, physicians can treat and diagnose patients remotely, with reduced time and costs and a highly customized approach. The methodology proposed in this research can support the development of innovative technologies for smart and connected home-care solutions for physical therapy rehabilitation.

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Effects of Soccer Training on Body Balance in Young Female Athletes Assessed Using Computerized Dynamic Posturography

Cited by 13 publications

References 29 publications

Biomechanical Aspects of the Foot Arch, Body Balance and Body Weight Composition of Boys Training Football

Biomechanical Aspects of the Foot Arch, Body Balance and Body Weight Composition of Boys Training Football

Changes in the Sensory Weighting Strategies in Balance Control Throughout Maturation in Children

A Computational Framework Towards the Tele-Rehabilitation of Balance Control Skills

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