Cornelius John1, Anna Lina Rahlf2, Daniel Hamacher3, Astrid Zech4. 1. Institute of Sport Science, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Seidelstraße 20, D-07749, Jena, Germany. Electronic address: cornelius.john@uni-jena.de. 2. Institute of Sport Science, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Seidelstraße 20, D-07749, Jena, Germany. Electronic address: anna.lina.rahlf@uni-jena.de. 3. Institute of Sport Science, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Seidelstraße 20, D-07749, Jena, Germany. Electronic address: daniel.hamacher@uni-jena.de. 4. Institute of Sport Science, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Seidelstraße 20, D-07749, Jena, Germany. Electronic address: astrid.zech@uni-jena.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Peak height velocity has been reported to be associated with the phenomenon of adolescent awkwardness, a temporary disruption in motor skills, and an increase in injuries in some adolescents. To date, it is not entirely clear which motor abilities are deficient during the phase of rapid growth. RESEARCH QUESTION: We hypothesized that static as well as dynamic postural control is influenced by biological maturation. METHODS: The study was conducted in a prospective, cross-sectional design. Maturity offset, a somatic indicator for biological maturation was captured for n = 99 male soccer players (13.7 ± 0.5 years). Static and dynamic balance were assessed by the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) and the Y-Balance Test (YBT), respectively. Influences of biological maturation on balance performances have been analyzed by linear mixed models. RESULTS: Linear mixed model analyses revealed that biological maturation is significantly associated with the total BESS score (p = 0.022, b = 2.195) as well as the YBT anterior (right leg: p = 0.023, b = -0.022; left leg: p = 0.015, b = -0.024) and posteromedial reach directions (left leg: p = 0.02, b = -0.029). No significant associations were found for the other YBT distances. SIGNIFICANCE: Based on our results, maturation seems to have a considerable influence on postural control. It might be that deficits in balance performance contribute to the phenomenon of adolescent awkwardness and therefore lead to an increased injury risk during the adolescent growth spurt. To possibly prevent injuries in youth soccer, biological maturation should be taken into consideration in youth sport coaching.
BACKGROUND: Peak height velocity has been reported to be associated with the phenomenon of adolescent awkwardness, a temporary disruption in motor skills, and an increase in injuries in some adolescents. To date, it is not entirely clear which motor abilities are deficient during the phase of rapid growth. RESEARCH QUESTION: We hypothesized that static as well as dynamic postural control is influenced by biological maturation. METHODS: The study was conducted in a prospective, cross-sectional design. Maturity offset, a somatic indicator for biological maturation was captured for n = 99 male soccer players (13.7 ± 0.5 years). Static and dynamic balance were assessed by the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) and the Y-Balance Test (YBT), respectively. Influences of biological maturation on balance performances have been analyzed by linear mixed models. RESULTS: Linear mixed model analyses revealed that biological maturation is significantly associated with the total BESS score (p = 0.022, b = 2.195) as well as the YBT anterior (right leg: p = 0.023, b = -0.022; left leg: p = 0.015, b = -0.024) and posteromedial reach directions (left leg: p = 0.02, b = -0.029). No significant associations were found for the other YBT distances. SIGNIFICANCE: Based on our results, maturation seems to have a considerable influence on postural control. It might be that deficits in balance performance contribute to the phenomenon of adolescent awkwardness and therefore lead to an increased injury risk during the adolescent growth spurt. To possibly prevent injuries in youth soccer, biological maturation should be taken into consideration in youth sport coaching.
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