Single-Leg Balance and Lower Limb Strength: Quantitative Analysis with the Balance Master System

<b>Objective</b>: This study investigates the relationship between lower limb strength and postural stability in single-leg stance using the Balance Master system. <b>Methods</b>: The research involved 64 participants divided into sedentary and physically active groups based...

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Main Authors: José Manuel Delfa-de-la-Morena, Pedro Pinheiro Paes, Débora Priscila Lima de Oliveira, Frederico Camarotti Júnior, Bruna Daniele Monteiro Lima, Miriam García-González, Juan-José Mijarra-Murillo, Víctor Riquelme-Aguado
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Series:Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
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author José Manuel Delfa-de-la-Morena
Pedro Pinheiro Paes
Débora Priscila Lima de Oliveira
Frederico Camarotti Júnior
Bruna Daniele Monteiro Lima
Miriam García-González
Juan-José Mijarra-Murillo
Víctor Riquelme-Aguado
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Frederico Camarotti Júnior
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Miriam García-González
Juan-José Mijarra-Murillo
Víctor Riquelme-Aguado
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description <b>Objective</b>: This study investigates the relationship between lower limb strength and postural stability in single-leg stance using the Balance Master system. <b>Methods</b>: The research involved 64 participants divided into sedentary and physically active groups based on metabolic equivalents of task (METs) values, normal weight, overweight, and obese according to body composition. Postural control was evaluated using the Sensory Organization Test. <b>Results</b>: The results showed that there were no significant differences in mean and maximum lower limb strength between the groups. Furthermore, postural stability in open and closed eyes conditions did not show significant differences between the groups. However, a significant positive correlation was observed between lower limb strength and stability in single-leg stance with eyes open. <b>Conclusions</b>: These findings suggest that lower limb muscle strength is essential for postural stability, especially when vision is available to aid balance. The study highlights the importance of interventions focused on strengthening muscles to improve physical functionality in adults.
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spelling doaj-art-8e90c16baa1b4fad9547dca231b2acd62024-12-27T14:32:29ZengMDPI AGJournal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology2411-51422024-12-019428210.3390/jfmk9040282Single-Leg Balance and Lower Limb Strength: Quantitative Analysis with the Balance Master SystemJosé Manuel Delfa-de-la-Morena0Pedro Pinheiro Paes1Débora Priscila Lima de Oliveira2Frederico Camarotti Júnior3Bruna Daniele Monteiro Lima4Miriam García-González5Juan-José Mijarra-Murillo6Víctor Riquelme-Aguado7Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Health Sciences Faculty, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28922 Madrid, SpainDepartment of Physical Education, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, BrazilDepartment of Physical Education, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, BrazilDepartment of Physical Education, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, BrazilDepartment of Physical Education, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, BrazilDepartment of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Health Sciences Faculty, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28922 Madrid, SpainDepartment of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Health Sciences Faculty, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28922 Madrid, SpainDepartment of Basic Health Sciences, Health Sciences Faculty, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28922 Madrid, Spain<b>Objective</b>: This study investigates the relationship between lower limb strength and postural stability in single-leg stance using the Balance Master system. <b>Methods</b>: The research involved 64 participants divided into sedentary and physically active groups based on metabolic equivalents of task (METs) values, normal weight, overweight, and obese according to body composition. Postural control was evaluated using the Sensory Organization Test. <b>Results</b>: The results showed that there were no significant differences in mean and maximum lower limb strength between the groups. Furthermore, postural stability in open and closed eyes conditions did not show significant differences between the groups. However, a significant positive correlation was observed between lower limb strength and stability in single-leg stance with eyes open. <b>Conclusions</b>: These findings suggest that lower limb muscle strength is essential for postural stability, especially when vision is available to aid balance. The study highlights the importance of interventions focused on strengthening muscles to improve physical functionality in adults.https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/9/4/282body compositionmetabolic equivalent of taskmotor skillspostural balance
spellingShingle José Manuel Delfa-de-la-Morena
Pedro Pinheiro Paes
Débora Priscila Lima de Oliveira
Frederico Camarotti Júnior
Bruna Daniele Monteiro Lima
Miriam García-González
Juan-José Mijarra-Murillo
Víctor Riquelme-Aguado
Single-Leg Balance and Lower Limb Strength: Quantitative Analysis with the Balance Master System
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
body composition
metabolic equivalent of task
motor skills
postural balance
title Single-Leg Balance and Lower Limb Strength: Quantitative Analysis with the Balance Master System
title_full Single-Leg Balance and Lower Limb Strength: Quantitative Analysis with the Balance Master System
title_fullStr Single-Leg Balance and Lower Limb Strength: Quantitative Analysis with the Balance Master System
title_full_unstemmed Single-Leg Balance and Lower Limb Strength: Quantitative Analysis with the Balance Master System
title_short Single-Leg Balance and Lower Limb Strength: Quantitative Analysis with the Balance Master System
title_sort single leg balance and lower limb strength quantitative analysis with the balance master system
topic body composition
metabolic equivalent of task
motor skills
postural balance
url https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/9/4/282
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