Influence of gymnastics training on the development of postural control.
Summary of "Influence of gymnastics training on the development of postural control."
This study investigated the influence of gymnastics training on the postural control of children with and without the use of visual information. Two age groups, aged 5-7 and 9-11 years old, of gymnasts and nongymnasts were asked to maintain an upright and quiet stance on a force platform with eyes open (EO) and eyes closed (EC) for 30s. Area of the stabilogram (AOS) and mean velocity of the center of pressure (COP) in anterior-posterior (AP) and medial-lateral (ML) directions were calculated and used to investigate the effects of gymnastics training, age, and visual information. Younger gymnasts presented greater postural control compared to younger nongymnasts while visual information did not improve postural control in younger nongymnasts. Younger gymnasts displayed improved postural control with EO compared to EC. The mean velocity of the COP in the ML direction was: less for younger gymnasts than younger nongymnasts with EO. These results suggest that gymnastics training promotes improvements in postural control of younger children only, which results from their use of visual information when available.
Affiliation
Movement Analysis Laboratory, Institute of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Cruzeiro do Sul University, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Journal Details
This article was published in the following journal.
Name: Neuroscience letters
ISSN: 1872-7972
Pages: 29-32
Links
- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21276829
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neulet.2011.01.047
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Gymnastics
Systematic physical exercise. This includes calisthenics, a system of light gymnastics for promoting strength and grace of carriage.
Training Support
Financial support for training including both student stipends and loans and training grants to institutions.
Postural Balance
A POSTURE in which an ideal body mass distribution is achieved. Postural balance provides the body carriage stability and conditions for normal functions in stationary position or in movement, such as sitting, standing, or walking.
Power (psychology)
The exertion of a strong influence or control over others in a variety of settings--administrative, social, academic, etc.
Physical Education And Training
Instructional programs in the care and development of the body, often in schools. The concept does not include prescribed exercises, which is EXERCISE THERAPY.
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