Star excursion balance test performance and application in elite junior rugby union players

Abstract

Publication information Physical Therapy in Sport, 15 (4): 249-253Publisher Elsevier Item record/more information http://hdl.handle.net/10197/6555 Publisher's statementThis is the author's version of a work that was accepted for publication in Physical Therapy in Sport. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Physical Therapy in Sport (VOL 15, ISSUE 4, (2014) This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. Design: Descriptive study. M A N U S C R I P T A C C E P T E D ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPTSetting: Gymnasium at an elite junior rugby union screening camp.Participants: 102 healthy male elite rugby union players (age = 17.9 ± 1.1 years, height = 1.83 ± 0.07 m, body mass = 90.5 ± 11.3 kg). Main Outcome Measures:Participants were assessed on the Anterior (A), Posterior-medial (PM), and Posterior-lateral (PL) reach directions of the SEBT. Results:Normative data for SEBT performance in the A, PM and PL reach directions were established for an elite junior rugby union population. No significant differences in dynamic postural stability were observed between the forward and back position units. Conclusions:This study provides normative SEBT data on an elite junior rugby union population, which enables clinicians to compare player dynamic postural stability and has implications for use in the prevention and management of player injuries.

The Efficacy of Core Stability Assessment as a Determiner of Performance in Dynamic Balance and Agility Tests.

“…ICC scores of 95% CI: .712; .720; .719 and .718, respectively. This supports the reliability of the test as a measure of dynamic balance, having normalised the results based upon a modified protocol [23].…”

“…These alterations dictate that the anterior, posteromedial and posterolateral positions produce equivalency in results when compared with assessing all six points of the original test [21,22]. Given these revisions, the following procedure for the dynamic balance test were adopted: Participants were, prior to taking the test, required to have their leg length measured in order to account for variation between leg lengths in the star excursion balance test [15,23,24,25].…”

The Effects of Wetted Ice on Dynamic Stability over a Rewarming Period

“…Although the extent of which is limited, and it is difficult to draw conclusive agreement on the effects of cryotherapy on performance parameters such as neuromuscular control (Kalli & Fousekis, 2019). An integral component of neuromuscular control is dynamic stability (Coughlan et al, 2014). During land-based sports, increases in external load occur (Soligard et al, 2016) directly affecting stabilising structures occur during dynamic movements such as horizontal deceleration (Harper et al, 2022) crossover cutting, side stepping, landing mechanics and contact (Twist & Worsfold, 2014).…”

“…Maintaining balance through transition from dynamic to static motion defines the terms dynamic stability (Goldie et al, 1989). The modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT) is a recognised objective measure of dynamic stability (Gribble et al, 2012) and recommended for injury assessment, screening and return to fitness protocols in athletic populations (Coughlan et al, 2014). Reductions in dynamic stability with significant decreases in reach distances using the mSEBT immediately following cryotherapy at the ankle are demonstrated previously (Fullam et al, 2015).…”

Relationship between Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Dynamic Stability in University Rugby and Soccer Players

“…During the game, players running at high speed, changing direction frequently, passing the ball, and kicking the ball-players must maintain their stability. Dynamic stability is a fundamental ability to utilize several attributes, with effective execution depends upon the ability to maintain single-leg stance control with simultaneous movement in different planes [12]. There are many tests to evaluate dynamic stability of players, such as the jumping and landing test, balance board test, bass test, star excursion balance test, multiple single-leg hop stabilization test, and Y balance test.…”