Healthy
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of this study is to determine the effects on balance and postural control produced by the implementation of a training program that includes work with unstable surfaces in its methods. It also seeks to quantify to what extent the benefits exceed those achieved with a training of similar characteristics, but implemented on a stable surface. An intensive program is proposed, whose target population is young adults.
Interventions
OTHERUnstable
This group will train over unstable surfaces to enhance balance abilities
OTHERStable
This group will train over stable surface to enhance balance abilities
Sponsors
University of Valencia
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy young adults aged between 18 and 30
Exclusion criteria
* Professional athlete * Musculoskeletal injury in the last 12 months (i.e. sprain, bone fracture) * Known balance disorders including vertigo, central or vestibular limitations
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Y-balance test | change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks) | Dynamic balance. The maximum length in cm achieved for each leg in the anterior, posterior-lateral and medial-lateral positions will be recorded. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Posturography (1) | change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks) | A force T-plate platform will be used to assess posture in terms of sway area (mm2) |
| Posturography (2) | change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks) | A force T-plate platform will be used to assess posture in terms of mean velocity (m/s) |
| Emery test | change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks) | Static balance and proprioception as measured with the eyes closed to keep balance with one leg over an Airex(R) balance pad. The time in seconds will be recorded. |
| Functional reach | change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks) | Test of stability, measured as the distance reached when leaning forward without falling (cm) |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jumping sideways test | change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks) | Test of agility. Evaluates motor coordination under the pressure of time of implementation. The jumps in 15 seconds are recorded |
| T-agility test | change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks) | Evaluation of the performance of the change of direction, as well as the speed and power of the lower extremities |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed