Effect of core strength training on dynamic balance and agility in adolescent badminton players

Tarik Ozmen; Mert Aydogmus

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.12.006

Effect of core strength training on dynamic balance and agility in adolescent badminton players

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2016 Jul;20(3):565-70. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.12.006. Epub 2015 Dec 19.

Authors

Tarik Ozmen¹, Mert Aydogmus²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, School of Health, Karabuk University, 78050 Karabuk, Turkey. Electronic address: tarikozmen@karabuk.edu.tr.
² School of Physical Education and Sports, Karabuk University, 78050 Karabuk, Turkey.

PMID: 27634079
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.12.006

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate effect of core strength training (CST) on core endurance, dynamic balance and agility in adolescent badminton players. Twenty adolescent (age = 10.8 ± 0.3 years; height = 140.6 ± 4.4 cm, weight = 33.9 ± 5.8 kg) badminton players were randomly divided into two groups as training group (TG) and control (CG) group. All subjects were evaluated with Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), Illinois Agility Test, and the core endurance tests. The TG completed CST twice a week, for 6 weeks. There were significant increases in (p < 0.05) directions of SEBT and core endurance tests (p < 0.05). However, no significant change was observed for agility (p > 0.05). The CST resulted in significant gains in directions of the SEBT and core endurances in adolescent badminton players, but not in agility.

Keywords: Agility; Balance; Core exercise; Core strength.

Publication types

Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

Athletic Performance / physiology*
Child
Humans
Male
Physical Endurance / physiology*
Postural Balance / physiology*
Racquet Sports / physiology*
Resistance Training / methods*