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Objective: This investigation aimed to compare the effect of neuromuscular, strength and combined training on dynamic balance and sports performance including sprint, agility and power abilities in female basketball players. Method: In this semi-experimental study, 42 female professional basketball players (age 19-25 years) were assigned to three groups (neuromuscular (NM), strength (ST), and ...

Objectives: To determine whether proprioception or muscular strength is the dominant factor in balance and joint stability and define what type of ankle rehabilitation i s most effective for these purposes. Setting: The University of North Carolina Sports Medicine Research Laboratory. Subjects: Thirty-two healthy volunteers free of head injury, dominant leg injury, and vestibular deficits. Desi...

OBJECTIVE To compare the effect of 3 different approaches to balance training on dual-task balance performance in older adults with balance impairment. DESIGN A double-blind, randomized controlled trial. SETTING University research laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Older adults (N=23) with balance impairment (mean age, 74.8y). They scored 52 or less on the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and/or walked wi...

BACKGROUND Wearable sensors (WS) can accurately measure body motion and provide interactive feedback for supporting motor learning. OBJECTIVE This review aims to summarize current evidence for the effectiveness of WS training for improving balance, gait and functional performance. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, and CINAHL. Randomize...

Traditionally, balance training has been used to rehabilitate ankle injuries and postural deficits. Prospective studies have shown preventive effects with respect to ankle and knee joint injuries. Presently, balance training is not only applied for rehabilitation and prevention but also for improving motor performance, especially muscle power. The recent application of noninvasive electrophysio...

physical exercise would improve postural stability, which is an essential factor in preventing accidental fall among the elderly population. the aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of treadmill walking on balance improvement among the elderly people. a total of 30 community dwelling older adults with a berg balance scale score of 36-48 and the ability to walk without aid were cons...