Research Article

Evaluation of Dynamic Balance, Functionality and Anthropometric Characteristics in Alpine and Nordic Skiers

Volume: 35 Number: 3 December 23, 2024
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Evaluation of Dynamic Balance, Functionality and Anthropometric Characteristics in Alpine and Nordic Skiers

Abstract

Purpose: The dynamic balance ability, functionality level, and anthropometric structure of elite athletes are closely related to their performance during sports activities. Therefore, this study was designed to evaluate the dynamic balance, functional performance, and anthropometric characteristics of Alpine and Nordic skiers, which are different ski disciplines, and to investigate the relationships between these parameters. Methods: The study was carried out on licensed Nordic skiers (n=29) and Alpine skiers (n=33). Dynamic balance was evaluated with the Y Balance Test, and functionality was evaluated with the Single Leg Hop for Distance Test. Sitting height and anthropometric measurements of the lower extremities were taken and recorded. Results: The Y Balance Test result for Nordic skiers were higher (p=0.007). The results of the Single Leg Hop for Distance Test were similar in both groups (p=0.534). Lower limb length (p=0.044), thigh length (p=0.005), and leg length (p=0.005) were longer in Nordic skiers. A positive moderate correlation was found between the Y Balance Test and Single Leg Hop for Distance Test in both groups (Alpine skiing r=0.583; p <0.001; Nordic skiing r=0.457; p=0.013). A positive moderate correlation was found between sitting height and dynamic balance (r=0.432; p=0.012) and between leg length and the Single Leg Hop for Distance Test (r=0.442; p=0.010) only in Alpine skiers. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study revealed certain differences regarding the dynamic balance, functional performance, and anthropometric characteristics of Alpine and Nordic skiers and presented guiding results in organizing of training programs for ski disciplines and in the prevention of injuries in ski athletes.

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Ethical Statement

The ethical approval for the study was obtained from Baskent University Medical and Health Sciences Research and Ethics Committees (Date: 13.05.2020, Project No: KA20/167).

Thanks

We would like to express our gratitude to the Turkish Ski Federation for their support in obtaining the necessary permissions to carry out our study on licensed ski athletes.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Physiotherapy , Rehabilitation

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 23, 2024

Submission Date

September 1, 2023

Acceptance Date

August 13, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 35 Number: 3

APA
Tekin, B., Kürkçüoğlu, A., & Gül Ateş, E. (2024). Evaluation of Dynamic Balance, Functionality and Anthropometric Characteristics in Alpine and Nordic Skiers. Türk Fizyoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, 35(3), 324-334. https://doi.org/10.21653/tjpr.1352441
AMA
1.Tekin B, Kürkçüoğlu A, Gül Ateş E. Evaluation of Dynamic Balance, Functionality and Anthropometric Characteristics in Alpine and Nordic Skiers. Türk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2024;35(3):324-334. doi:10.21653/tjpr.1352441
Chicago
Tekin, Beril, Ayla Kürkçüoğlu, and Eylem Gül Ateş. 2024. “Evaluation of Dynamic Balance, Functionality and Anthropometric Characteristics in Alpine and Nordic Skiers”. Türk Fizyoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 35 (3): 324-34. https://doi.org/10.21653/tjpr.1352441.
EndNote
Tekin B, Kürkçüoğlu A, Gül Ateş E (December 1, 2024) Evaluation of Dynamic Balance, Functionality and Anthropometric Characteristics in Alpine and Nordic Skiers. Türk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 35 3 324–334.
IEEE
[1]B. Tekin, A. Kürkçüoğlu, and E. Gül Ateş, “Evaluation of Dynamic Balance, Functionality and Anthropometric Characteristics in Alpine and Nordic Skiers”, Türk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, vol. 35, no. 3, pp. 324–334, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.21653/tjpr.1352441.
ISNAD
Tekin, Beril - Kürkçüoğlu, Ayla - Gül Ateş, Eylem. “Evaluation of Dynamic Balance, Functionality and Anthropometric Characteristics in Alpine and Nordic Skiers”. Türk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 35/3 (December 1, 2024): 324-334. https://doi.org/10.21653/tjpr.1352441.
JAMA
1.Tekin B, Kürkçüoğlu A, Gül Ateş E. Evaluation of Dynamic Balance, Functionality and Anthropometric Characteristics in Alpine and Nordic Skiers. Türk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2024;35:324–334.
MLA
Tekin, Beril, et al. “Evaluation of Dynamic Balance, Functionality and Anthropometric Characteristics in Alpine and Nordic Skiers”. Türk Fizyoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, vol. 35, no. 3, Dec. 2024, pp. 324-3, doi:10.21653/tjpr.1352441.
Vancouver
1.Beril Tekin, Ayla Kürkçüoğlu, Eylem Gül Ateş. Evaluation of Dynamic Balance, Functionality and Anthropometric Characteristics in Alpine and Nordic Skiers. Türk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2024 Dec. 1;35(3):324-3. doi:10.21653/tjpr.1352441