Comparison of Dynamic Balance between Male and Female Collegiates Using Star Excursion Balance Test

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to compare the dynamic balance between male and female collegiates using star excursion 
balance test (SEBT). Anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral balance of healthy male and female collegiates was assessed 
to see if there are gender variations in dynamic balance and whether fatigue exacerbates any possible disparities. 
Methods: Twenty subjects age range between 17- 25 yrs were included in the study. The individuals were split up into two 
groups. Ten male participants made up group 1, and ten female subjects made up group 2. Demographic data was collected 
and recorded. 
Results: The study showed that the maximum reach was measured in right posterolateral direction among all the 
participants. The minimum reach was measured in right anterior direction. Participants of group 1 showed maximum and 
minimum reach in right posterolateral and right anterior direction. Similarly, participants of group 2 showed maximum and 
minimum reach in right posterolateral and left anterior direction. The test showed that there was no significant difference 
between the two groups for all the six directions as the p value was >0.05. 
Conclusions: The present study concludes that there is no significant difference between male and female collegiate 
concerning dynamic balance using SEBT. Hence, gender does not play significant role in dynamic balance. Another point 
that can be concluded is that the minimum reach among all the participants was right anterior and the maximum reach is 
in the right posterolateral direction. Hence, the participants can be more prone to injury in the direction of minimum reach.