Abstract
Slater, LV, Vriner, M, Schuyten, K, Zapalo, P, and Hart, JM. Sex differences in Y-balance performance in elite figure skaters. J Strength Cond Res 34(5): 1416-1421, 2020-Asymmetrical dynamic balance compared with normative populations have been associated with increased risk of injury in athletes; however, it is unclear if the current data are similar to balance performance in figure skaters. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare performance on the Y-balance test between sexes and disciplines in elite figure skaters. Thirty-two senior level figure skaters from 3 different disciplines (singles, dance, and pairs) completed the Y-balance test on the take-off and landing leg. Absolute differences between limbs (cm), normalized differences between limbs (% leg length), and composite scores (CSs; % leg length) were calculated for all skaters. A multivariate analysis of variance was used to identify differences in performance based on discipline and sex. Females had a greater absolute difference between limbs (mean difference = -3.62 cm) and a greater normalized difference between limbs on the posterolateral (PL) reach compared with males (mean difference = -4.26% leg length). Ice dancers had larger CSs on the take-off l...Continue Reading
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