Genç Badmintoncularda Propriyoseptif Duyu ve 2D:4D Parmak Oranı İlişkisi

Abstract

Bu çalışma, badminton sporcularında proprioseptif duyu ile 2D:4D parmak uzunluk oranı arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyerek, spor deneyiminin proprioseptif duyu üzerindeki etkisini araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmaya yaş ortalaması 9,94±1,59 yıl, spor tecrübesi ise 2,62±1,08 yıl olan 60 badminton sporcusu (30 erkek, 30 kız) katılmıştır. Proprioseptif duyu sapma açısı, omuz eklemi için 90° fleksiyon hedef açısı kullanılarak ölçülmüştür. Parmak uzunluk oranları (2D:4D) dijital kumpas ile ölçülmüş ve prenatal hormon maruziyetinin bir göstergesi olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular, spor deneyimi arttıkça proprioseptif duyunun geliştiğini göstermiştir. Spor yaşı ile proprioseptif duyu sapma açısı arasında negatif yönde anlamlı bir ilişki saptanmıştır (r=-0,372; p=0,023). Cinsiyetler arasında sağ ve sol el 2D:4D oranı açısından anlamlı fark bulunurken (p=0,001; p=0,002), proprioseptif duyu sapma açısı açısından anlamlı bir fark bulunmamıştır (p=0,506). Ayrıca, sağ ve sol el 2D:4D oranı ile proprioseptif duyu arasında anlamlı bir ilişki tespit edilmemiştir (p=0,156; p=0,717). Bu sonuçlar, spor deneyiminin proprioseptif duyunun gelişiminde kritik bir rol oynadığını, ancak cinsiyet ve 2D:4D oranının bu duyu üzerinde belirgin bir etkisinin olmadığını göstermektedir. Çalışma, özellikle genç sporcuların antrenman programlarına proprioseptif eğitimlerin dahil edilmesinin önemini vurgulamaktadır. Gelecekteki çalışmaların, daha geniş örneklemlerle ve farklı spor branşlarında bu ilişkileri incelemesi önerilmektedir.

Keywords

• 2D:4D Parmak Oranı
• Badminton
• Proprioseptif Duyu
• Spor Deneyimi

The Relatıonshıp Between Proprıoceptıve Sense and Dıgıt Ratıo (2d: 4d) In Young Badmınton Players

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effect of sports experience on proprioceptive sense by investigating the relationship between proprioceptive sense and digit ratio (2D: 4D) in badminton athletes. The study included 60 badminton players (30 males, 30 females) with a mean age of 9.94±1.59 years and 2.62±1.08 years of sports experience. The deflection angle was measured at 90° shoulder flexion. The digit ratio (2D: 4D) was measured using digital calipers as an indicator of prenatal hormone exposure. The findings showed that proprioceptive sense improved with increasing sports experience. A significant negative correlation existed between sports age and deflection angle (r=-0.372; p=0.023). While significant sex differences were found in both right and left-hand 2D: 4D ratios (p=0.001; p=0.002), no significant sex difference was detected in the deflection angle (p=0.506). Furthermore, no significant relationship was found between 2D: 4D ratios (right or left hand) and proprioceptive sense (p=0.156 and p=0.717). These findings indicate that sports experience is critical in proprioceptive development, while sex and digit ratio (2D: 4D) show no significant effect. The study emphasizes the importance of incorporating proprioceptive training into young athletes' training programs. Future studies should examine these relationships with larger samples and in different sports disciplines.

Keywords

• Sports Experience
• Digit Ratio (2D: 4D)
• Badminton
• Proprioceptive Sense

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