There is strong evidence to suggest that balance training can improve static balance ability on stable and unstable surfaces , as well as dynamic balance ability .
Elite athletes have the potential to improve static balance on an unstable surface and dynamic balance ability , but a ceiling effect appears to occur with stable balance ability on a stable surface .
Balance training programs performed at least 10 minutes per day , 3 days per week , for 4 weeks that incorporate various methods of balance training appear to improve balance ability .
Types of balance training included the use of tilt boards , unstable surfaces , and dynamic body movements while maintaining a static stance
Balance is considered a risk factor for several injuries and consequently a focus of many strengthening , injury prevention , and rehabilitation programs .
There are several studies that have evaluated the ability of balance training to improve balance ability in a healthy population with no general consensus .
We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the body of evidence regarding the effectiveness of balance training on improving various forms of balance ability in a healthy population .
Effect of Neuromuscular Training on Proprioception, Balance, Muscle Strength, and Lower Limb Function in Female Team Handball Players
Objective Introduction of a neuromuscular training program will increase muscle strength , balance , and proprioception in elite female h and ball players . Design Prospect i ve intervention study . Participants Thirty-five female team h and ball players from 2 teams in the elite division participated . Their mean age was 23 ( ±2.5 ) years , and their mean weight was 69.2 ( ±7.3 ) kg . They had played h and ball for 14.9 ( ±3.2 ) years , 4.7 ( ±2.8 ) years at the top level . The total number of training hours per week was 10 to 11 . InterventionBased on earlier studies and knowledge about common risk situations in team h and ball , an anterior cruciate ligament ( ACL ) injury prevention program with 3 different sets of exercises was developed , each set with a 5-step progression from simple to more challenging exercises . The teams were instructed to use the program a minimum of 3 times a week during a training period of 5 to 7 weeks , and then once a week during the season . The duration of each training session was approximately 15 minutes . Main outcome measures Balance ( KAT 2000 ) , proprioception ( threshold to detection of passive motion ) , muscle strength ( Cybex 6000 ) , and 3 functional knee tests . The players were tested pretraining ( test 1 ) and 8 weeks ( test 2 ) and 12 months ( test 3 ) after the training started . Results There was a significant improvement in dynamic balance between test 1 and test 2 , with a balance index ( BI ) of 924 ( ±225 ) and 778 ( ±174 ) , respectively ( P = 0.01 ) . The effect on dynamic balance was maintained 1 year after training ( BI , 730 ± 156 ) . For static balance , no statistically significant changes were found . For the other variables measured , there were no statistical differences during the study period . Conclusion The ACL injury prevention training program improved dynamic balance in an elite team h and ball players
There is strong evidence to suggest that balance training can improve static balance ability on stable and unstable surfaces , as well as dynamic balance ability .
Elite athletes have the potential to improve static balance on an unstable surface and dynamic balance ability , but a ceiling effect appears to occur with stable balance ability on a stable surface .
Balance training programs performed at least 10 minutes per day , 3 days per week , for 4 weeks that incorporate various methods of balance training appear to improve balance ability .
Types of balance training included the use of tilt boards , unstable surfaces , and dynamic body movements while maintaining a static stance
Balance is considered a risk factor for several injuries and consequently a focus of many strengthening , injury prevention , and rehabilitation programs .
There are several studies that have evaluated the ability of balance training to improve balance ability in a healthy population with no general consensus .
We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the body of evidence regarding the effectiveness of balance training on improving various forms of balance ability in a healthy population .