Functional balance training in collegiate women athletes.

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  • Author(s): Oliver GD;Oliver GD; Di Brezzo R
  • Source:
    Journal of strength and conditioning research [J Strength Cond Res] 2009 Oct; Vol. 23 (7), pp. 2124-9.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Human Kinetics Pub Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 9415084 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1533-4287 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 10648011 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Strength Cond Res Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics Pub., c1993-
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    • Abstract:
      This study examined the effects of functional balance training implemented in addition to regular season practice, competition, and strength and conditioning training for collegiate women athletes. Twenty-six members of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I collegiate women's volleyball and soccer teams volunteered. A pre-test, post-test group design was used for the study. Pre- and post-test measures were the following: Skindex, body mass index (BMI), single-leg squat, prone quadra-ped core test, Biodex balance test, and a 1-minute sit-up test. The intervention consisted of 10 minutes of Indo Board (a dynamic balance board) training 4 days a week throughout the entire season. The volleyball team served as the intervention group, whereas the soccer team had no intervention. A dependent t-test demonstrated a statistically significant (p
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20091027 Date Completed: 20100126 Latest Revision: 20220309
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181b3dd9e
    • Accession Number:
      19855341