Selvaraj Sudhakar1, S Veena Kirthika1, K Padmanabhan1, G Mohan Kumar1, C V Senthil Nathan1, R Gopika1, Asir John Samuel2. 1. Faculty of physiotherapy, Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute University, Maduravoyal, Chennai, 600095, Tamil Nadu India. 2. Department of Pediatric and Neonatal Physiotherapy, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana-133207, Ambala, Haryana, India.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To compare the impact of foot arches on dynamic balance and speed performance. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 30 collegiate male short distance runners were divided into three groups based on foot arches, high, neutral and low. Balance and speed performance were estimated based on scores of star excursion balance test (SEBT), 40 yard dash test and vertical jump test (VJT). RESULTS: Significant improved scores (p < 0.001) were noted in SEBT, 40 yard dash test and VJT. CONCLUSION: Short distance runners with high arch foot have improved dynamic balance and speed when compared to low and neutral arch foot.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the impact of foot arches on dynamic balance and speed performance. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 30 collegiate male short distance runners were divided into three groups based on foot arches, high, neutral and low. Balance and speed performance were estimated based on scores of star excursion balance test (SEBT), 40 yard dash test and vertical jump test (VJT). RESULTS: Significant improved scores (p < 0.001) were noted in SEBT, 40 yard dash test and VJT. CONCLUSION: Short distance runners with high arch foot have improved dynamic balance and speed when compared to low and neutral arch foot.
Authors: Ashley N Moore; Aaron J Decker; Jennifer N Baarts; Andrea M Dupont; John S Epema; Michael C Reuther; Jeremy J Houser; Jerry L Mayhew Journal: J Strength Cond Res Date: 2007-05 Impact factor: 3.775