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The objective of this study is to determine the effects on balance and postural control produced by the implementation of a training program that includes work with unstable surfaces in its methods. It also seeks to quantify to what extent the benefits exceed those achieved with a training of similar characteristics, but implemented on a stable surface. An intensive program is proposed, whose target population is young adults.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Experimental | Experimental | Balance training on unstable surfaces |
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| Control | Active Comparator | Balance training on stable surface |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Unstable | Other | This group will train over unstable surfaces to enhance balance abilities |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Y-balance test | Dynamic balance. The maximum length in cm achieved for each leg in the anterior, posterior-lateral and medial-lateral positions will be recorded. | change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Posturography (1) | A force T-plate platform will be used to assess posture in terms of sway area (mm2) | change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks) |
| Posturography (2) | A force T-plate platform will be used to assess posture in terms of mean velocity (m/s) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Jumping sideways test | Test of agility. Evaluates motor coordination under the pressure of time of implementation. The jumps in 15 seconds are recorded | change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks) |
| T-agility test |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Jose M Blasco, PhD | University of Valencia | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Valencia. Facultat de Fisioterapia | Valencia | 46010 | Spain |
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| Stable | Other | This group will train over stable surface to enhance balance abilities |
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| change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks) |
| Emery test | Static balance and proprioception as measured with the eyes closed to keep balance with one leg over an Airex(R) balance pad. The time in seconds will be recorded. | change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks) |
| Functional reach | Test of stability, measured as the distance reached when leaning forward without falling (cm) | change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks) |
Evaluation of the performance of the change of direction, as well as the speed and power of the lower extremities
| change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks) |