EFFECT OF PROPRIOCEPTIVE EXERCISE ON BALANCE IN YOUTH RACE SKATERS

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to determine the effect of a proprioceptive exercise program on balance in youth running skaters. A quasi-experimental scoping study was conducted. Three skating clubs were randomized, two to the control group and one to the experimental group. 49 young people of both sexes between 11 and 15 years old participated. The proprioceptive exercise program was applied to the experimental group, while the control received a conventional training program. Stabilometric evaluation was performed, the limits of stability, the amplitude and frequency of oscillations and the static balance were measured. Both groups improved roll frequency in both directions, with eyes open and eyes closed (p <0.050). Static balance and none of the limits of stability and roll amplitude showed significant changes (p> 0.050). No significant differences were found in the measures of change between groups in any of the variables studied (p> 0.050).