Jump-landing direction influences dynamic postural stability scores. 2008

Erik A Wikstrom, and Mark D Tillman, and Scott M Schenker, and Paul A Borsa
Center for Exercise Science, University of Florida, Florida, USA. ewikstrom@hhp.ufl.edu

The purpose of this investigation was to determine dynamic postural stability differences among forward, diagonal, and lateral single leg-hop-stabilization protocols in healthy subjects. A one-within repeated measures design was used to determine the effects of jump direction on dynamic postural stability during landing. Subjects were required to perform a two-legged forward, diagonal, and lateral jump to a height equivalent to 50% of their maximum vertical leap, land on a single leg and balance for three seconds. Twenty-six subjects [10 males (22+/-3.9 years of age, 70.9+/-7.6kg, and 176.8+/-6.5cm) and 16 females (20.6+/-.5 years of age, 65.6+/-9.1kg, and 166.4+/-5.9cm)] volunteered to participate in this investigation. Dynamic postural stability indices for the anterior/posterior, medial/lateral, and vertical planes were collected during jump-landing trials of each direction. The results of the investigation show that medial/lateral and vertical dynamic postural stability were significantly affected by the direction of the jump. More specifically, lateral and diagonal jump-landings produce increased medial/lateral stability index (MLSI) scores and forward jump-landings produce increased vertical stability index (VSI) scores. The results suggest that in a healthy population, jump protocol direction will statistically affect dynamic postural stability in the frontal and vertical planes. These alterations could be exacerbated in individuals with lower extremity impairments and further research is warranted.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007866 Leg The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE. Legs
D008297 Male Males
D009043 Motor Activity Body movements of a human or an animal as a behavioral phenomenon. Activities, Motor,Activity, Motor,Motor Activities
D011187 Posture The position or physical attitude of the body. Postures
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000293 Adolescent A person 13 to 18 years of age. Adolescence,Youth,Adolescents,Adolescents, Female,Adolescents, Male,Teenagers,Teens,Adolescent, Female,Adolescent, Male,Female Adolescent,Female Adolescents,Male Adolescent,Male Adolescents,Teen,Teenager,Youths
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D001696 Biomechanical Phenomena The properties, processes, and behavior of biological systems under the action of mechanical forces. Biomechanics,Kinematics,Biomechanic Phenomena,Mechanobiological Phenomena,Biomechanic,Biomechanic Phenomenas,Phenomena, Biomechanic,Phenomena, Biomechanical,Phenomena, Mechanobiological,Phenomenas, Biomechanic

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