Strength and Balance in Young Gymnasts
Author Information
Author(s): Gómez-Dolader Ignacio, Martínez-Cruces Alejandro, Leal-del-Ojo Pureza, Gómez-Landero Luis Arturo, Van den Tillaar Roland
Primary Institution: Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Hypothesis
There will be an inverse relationship between strength parameters and CoP excursion during static balance tasks.
Conclusion
Strength’s influence on balance varies by maturational stage, emphasizing the need for tailored training programs to enhance balance and optimize performance in young gymnasts.
Supporting Evidence
- Maximal isometric strength and CMJ power were the strongest predictors of static standing balance.
- Strength parameters influenced balance differently depending on the task.
- Greater predictive strength was observed in the circa-PHV group.
Takeaway
This study found that how strong young gymnasts are affects their balance, and this effect changes as they grow up.
Methodology
The study used a cross-sectional design with strength and balance tests on female gymnasts divided into two groups based on their maturity stage.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits establishing cause-and-effect relationships, and the sample consisted solely of female gymnasts.
Participant Demographics
34 female acrobatic gymnasts, with 17 in the circa-PHV group (average age 11.92 years) and 17 in the post-PHV group (average age 16.47 years).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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