| The relationship between dynamic and postural balance components after prolonged sitting in a hunched position (slump) in female athletes and non-athletes. |
| Paper ID : 1385-SPORTCONGRESS (R2) |
| Authors |
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Reihaneh Zarnegar *1, Homan Minunejad2, Mohamad Karimizadeh2, Zahra Mohmadian2 1دانشکده علوم ورزشی و تندرستی دانشگاه تهران 2دانشگاه تهران |
| Abstract |
| Objective: Deficiencies in balance lead to limitations in performance for both athletes and non-athletes. Therefore, the objective of the present research is to investigate the correlation between static and dynamic balance after prolonged slumped sitting among female athletes and non-athletes.. Methods: This study employed a semi-experimental method with a pre-test and post-test design. The statistical population consisted of athletic and non-athletic girls aged 18 to 30 years. From this population, 24 women were randomly selected, of whom 12 were professional athletes and 12 were non-athletes. Balance was measured using the Biodex device in both static and dynamic conditions. Participants' balance was assessed in two stages, before and after assuming a slumped sitting position for 30 minutes (a position in which the angle between the acromion, L1, and trochanter was greater or less than 93 degrees). For data analysis, Pearson's correlation statistical method was used with a significance level of 95% and an alpha of a≤0.05, utilizing SPSS software version 19. Results: The results showed that static balance was significant in both athlete and non-athlete groups, and after 30 minutes of sitting, individuals experienced a significant disorder and decrease in static balance due to reduced sensitivity of ligaments and discs, as well as changes in ankle and hip strategies. However, the results for dynamic balance were not significant in either group, leading to the conclusion that there is no correlation between dynamic and static balance after 30 minutes of slumped sitting (p ≥ 0.05). Discussion: According to the findings, sitting in a slumped position has a significant effect on reducing static balance. However, since dynamic balance relies more on the visual system than on proprioception, no significant reduction was observed. Future research with a larger sample size and increased sitting duration is recommended to confirm the results of this study. |
| Keywords |
| Keywords: Slump sitting, static balance, dynamic balance |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
