Effects of a 6-week strength and proprioception training program on measures of dynamic balance: a single-case design.

摘要: Abstract Objective: To examine the effects of a 6-week strength and proprioception training program on clinical measures balance, to introduce characteristics single-case research design that may be beneficial athletic profession as both tool. Design Setting: A multiple baseline across subjects was used assess intervention. The performed three times week consisted manual muscle strengthening for plantar flexor, dorsiflexor, inversion, eversion groups. Subjects: Three (age = 17.6 ± 1.24 yr, wt 78.6 1.07 kg, ht 186.2 4.3 cm) who had previously sustained first-degree lateral ankle sprains. Measurements: Dynamic balance tested using single-plane board (SPBB). Each subject two double-leg conditions (forward/backward, right/left) one single-leg condition (forward/backward) each extremity. dependent variable number made contact with floor. Visual inspection evaluate whether treatment resulted in change performance. Results: Although intervention did not produce obvious improvements all evaluation criteria testing conditions, it is apparent positively influenced subjects' ability dynamically an SPBB. A mean scores from phase evident conditions. However, slope level especially conditions. Conclusion: The results revealed produced assessed