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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
48
University of Valencia. Facultat de Fisioterapia
Valencia, Spain
Y-balance test
Dynamic balance. The maximum length in cm achieved for each leg in the anterior, posterior-lateral and medial-lateral positions will be recorded.
Time frame: change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks)
Posturography (1)
A force T-plate platform will be used to assess posture in terms of sway area (mm2)
Time frame: change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks)
Posturography (2)
A force T-plate platform will be used to assess posture in terms of mean velocity (m/s)
Time frame: change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks)
Emery test
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.
Time frame: change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks)
Functional reach
Test of stability, measured as the distance reached when leaning forward without falling (cm)
Time frame: change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks)
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