Comparison of the Immediate Effects of Modified and Routine Warm- Ups on Knee Joint Function and Dynamic Balance in Athletes
Journal Title: Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences and Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Warm-up before a sport activity is the most common preventive measure to reduce the incidences and severity of injuries during sport activities. This study investigated the effects of modified warm-up on balance and knee function as compared to those of routine warm-up in athletes. Methods: Twenty healthy athletes volunteered to participate in the study. At the beginning of the session, we evaluated the dynamic balance and the knee joint function variables by Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) and hop tests, and then the subjects did either modified or routine warm-up. Immediately after doing the warm-up, the dynamic balance and the knee joint function variables were assessed again. Each subject underwent both interventions in two sessions separated by at least 48 hours. Results: Statistically significant improvements were measured for modified warm-up compared to routine warm-up in eight directions of SEBT and four hop tests. (A: P=0.0001, AL: P=0.005, L: P=0.002, PL: P=0.005, P: P=0.005, PM: P=0.0001, M: P=0.001, AM: P=0.001) (One-leg hop test for distance: P=0.007, triple hop test for distance: P=0.003, triple crossover hop for distance: P=0.004, and 6 meter timed hop test: P=0.0001(. Conclusion: Modified warm-up showed greater impact on improving dynamic balance and some indicators of knee joint function in athletes, and it thereby provides more appropriate conditions for physical activity and reduces incidences of sport injuries.
Authors and Affiliations
Elham Hamoule, Mohsen Razeghi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP238412
- DOI -
- Views 130
- Downloads 0
Effects of Universal and Conventional MDP Primers on the Shear Bond Strength of Zirconia Ceramic and Nanofilled Composite Resin
Statement of the Problem: The clinical success of ceramic depends on the quality of the bond between the zirconia and resin cement. Purpose: In the present study, the effects of universal and conventional MDP-containing...
Long Term Medical Treatment and Vestibular Rehabilitation in A Patient with Complicated Active Bilateral Meniere’s Disease
Background: Bilateral Meniere’s disease presents with attacks of vertigo leading to severe imbalance and oscillopsia. Sometimes, treatment of bilateral Meniere’s disease is challenging. The following case report presents...
Development, Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of the Consonant-Vowel in White Noise Test
Background: One of the most common complaints expressed by individuals with hearing-impairment is the difficulty in speech perception in background noise. Different tests have been developed for the evaluation of reduced...
Relationship between a Child’s Cognitive Skills Andthe Inclusion of Age Appropriate Toys in the Home Environment
Background: With respect to the significance of toys, playing, and the home environment on children’s development, the present study investigates the relationship between gross motor and fine motor toys existing athome a...
Investigating the Auditory Differentiation Skill in Normal 7-8 Year Old Persian Children in Shiraz
Background: Development of auditory differentiation skill plays an imperative role in the development of speech and language skills of children as well as central auditory processing. One of the instruments employed in t...