Effect of a Sensorimotor Training Program for Aerial Maneuvers in Junior Surfers
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a sensorimotor training program on maximum ankle dorsiflexion (ankle DF), coordination, dynamic balance and postural control, and lower-limb muscle power, in competitive junior surfers, and its relation to parameters of sensorimotor control requ...
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| description | The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a sensorimotor training program on maximum ankle dorsiflexion (ankle DF), coordination, dynamic balance and postural control, and lower-limb muscle power, in competitive junior surfers, and its relation to parameters of sensorimotor control required to perform aerial maneuvers. Twelve junior competitive surfers followed a 7-week sensorimotor training program, being assessed pre- and post-program with the knee-to-wall test (KW), Y-Balance test—lower quarter (YBT-LQ), and the countermovement jump test (CMJ). Post-training assessment revealed positive effects on the KW (ankle DF) distance, which increased approximately 2 cm (<i>p</i> < 0.001) for both ankles, and all scores for the YTB-LQ (coordination, dynamic balance, and postural control) variables increased, being significant (<i>p</i> < 0.005) for some reach distances (YBT-LQ—Anterior Left, YBT-LQ—Postero-medial Left, and YTB-LQ Anterior Right). YBT-LQ Anterior Reach Asymmetry also improved by decreasing 1.62 cm (<i>p</i> < 0.001) and the CMJ height (lower limb muscle power) increased 2.89 cm (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The training program proved to effectively enhance parameters of physical performance for this sample, including ankle DF, coordination, dynamic balance, postural control, and lower limb muscle power. This tailored-made task approach can help to optimize surfing performance capabilities and contribute to reducing the risk of injuries while performing aerials. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d84361d1e0944d048c7b40c7bacce2962025-08-20T01:53:40ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-11-0114221015910.3390/app142210159Effect of a Sensorimotor Training Program for Aerial Maneuvers in Junior SurfersPedro Seixas0Raul Oliveira1Isabel Carita2Ian Davis3Miguel Moreira4Escola Superior de Saúde Atlântica, Fábrica da Pólvora, 2730-036 Barcarena, PortugalCIPER Neuromuscular Research Lab, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1499-002 Lisbon, PortugalCIPER Neuromuscular Research Lab, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1499-002 Lisbon, PortugalIndependent Researcher, Plymouth PL18 9T, UKCIPER SpertLab, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1499-002 Lisbon, PortugalThe purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a sensorimotor training program on maximum ankle dorsiflexion (ankle DF), coordination, dynamic balance and postural control, and lower-limb muscle power, in competitive junior surfers, and its relation to parameters of sensorimotor control required to perform aerial maneuvers. Twelve junior competitive surfers followed a 7-week sensorimotor training program, being assessed pre- and post-program with the knee-to-wall test (KW), Y-Balance test—lower quarter (YBT-LQ), and the countermovement jump test (CMJ). Post-training assessment revealed positive effects on the KW (ankle DF) distance, which increased approximately 2 cm (<i>p</i> < 0.001) for both ankles, and all scores for the YTB-LQ (coordination, dynamic balance, and postural control) variables increased, being significant (<i>p</i> < 0.005) for some reach distances (YBT-LQ—Anterior Left, YBT-LQ—Postero-medial Left, and YTB-LQ Anterior Right). YBT-LQ Anterior Reach Asymmetry also improved by decreasing 1.62 cm (<i>p</i> < 0.001) and the CMJ height (lower limb muscle power) increased 2.89 cm (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The training program proved to effectively enhance parameters of physical performance for this sample, including ankle DF, coordination, dynamic balance, postural control, and lower limb muscle power. This tailored-made task approach can help to optimize surfing performance capabilities and contribute to reducing the risk of injuries while performing aerials.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/22/10159surfingsensorimotor trainingaerial maneuverslower limbsinjury prevention |
| spellingShingle | Pedro Seixas Raul Oliveira Isabel Carita Ian Davis Miguel Moreira Effect of a Sensorimotor Training Program for Aerial Maneuvers in Junior Surfers Applied Sciences surfing sensorimotor training aerial maneuvers lower limbs injury prevention |
| title | Effect of a Sensorimotor Training Program for Aerial Maneuvers in Junior Surfers |
| title_full | Effect of a Sensorimotor Training Program for Aerial Maneuvers in Junior Surfers |
| title_fullStr | Effect of a Sensorimotor Training Program for Aerial Maneuvers in Junior Surfers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of a Sensorimotor Training Program for Aerial Maneuvers in Junior Surfers |
| title_short | Effect of a Sensorimotor Training Program for Aerial Maneuvers in Junior Surfers |
| title_sort | effect of a sensorimotor training program for aerial maneuvers in junior surfers |
| topic | surfing sensorimotor training aerial maneuvers lower limbs injury prevention |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/22/10159 |
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