The Effect of Fatigue on Static and Dynamic Balance in Healthy Young Male Athletes

The Effect of Fatigue on Static and Dynamic Balance in Healthy Young Male Athletes

Participants were randomized into control and experimental groups. They were examined on static and dynamic balance (pre- & post-tests). Then, the experimental group went through a fatigue protocol, in which speed and incline increase one unit each minute passing, and stopped when rate of perceived exertion level reached ≥ 18, and the plasma lactate level differed from the baseline by ≥ 4mmol/L.

Inclusion Criteria:

• male and aged between 18-24 years old,
• physically active (i.e. exercised ≥ 3 times weekly during the past three months).

Exclusion Criteria:

• reported a minor injury in the past two months,
• major injury in the past 12 months, and/or underwent a major primary surgery in their lower limb.