Comparison of the Dynamic Balance in Youth Male Wrestlers According to Age, Body Mass Index, and Participation Level

Authors : Yavuz LİMA

Pages : 208-215

Doi:10.15314/tsed.911842

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Publication Date : 2021-08-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study was to evaluate the dynamic balance in youth wrestlers according to age, body mass index insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(BMI); and participation level. A total of 68 youth wrestlers participated in this study. They were subdivided according to participation levels insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(elite and sub-elite);, age insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(13-14,15-16,17-18); and BMI insert ignore into journalissuearticles values( 25);. The modified star excursion balance test insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(mSEBT); was performed by the same sports medicine specialist. All directional scores insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(anterior insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(A);, posterior-lateral insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PL);, posterior-medial insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PM);); and composite score insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CS); on the dominant insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p 20 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.01; p=0.023; p=0.013; respectively);. Dynamic balance in youth wrestlers may differ by age, BMI and level of participation. Balance measurements in youth wrestlers should be performed and necessary precautions should be taken to prevent sports injury and improve athletic performance.
Keywords : Balance, Youth athlete, Sports medicine, Age, Wrestler