Análise comparativa da estabilidade corporal de indivíduos praticantes de skate, surfe e sedentários

Abstract

Objective: To compare the body balance, dominance and influence of visual information among skaters, surfers and sedentary Methodology: A 45-subject sample, divided into 3 groups: 15 surfers (SFG), 15 skaters (SKG) and 15 sedentary (SDG) individuals. Was observed the total displacement (TD), anteroposterior (APD) and medial-lateral (MLD) of the gravity center (GC) in the Biodex Balance System (BBS), in 5 stability levels (static, 12, 8, 4 and 1); 3 supporting conditions (BIP, DL and NDL) and two vision (WVF and NFV). The data was analyzed followed by ANOVA (four-way) and post-hoc Tukey's test to access the differences among the stability levels of the groups; supporting conditions and vision, considering a 5% significance level for all comparisons. Results: There were significant differences amongst the TD, APD and MLD groups in stability levels, supporting conditions and vision (P<0.01), indicating lower rates for SFG and SKG, however no difference between them (P<0.05). Conclusion: Skateboarders and surfers skateboarders have better stability indices than sedentary ones, with no differences between DL and NDL, with visual feedback influence.