Effect of 4 Weeks Balance Training Program in Healthy Young Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study

Authors

  • Jagruti K. Patel1, Vandana G. Patel1, Neha R. Desai2, Neha R. Patel2, Mohammed S. Mukkhi2, Palak K. Ribadiya2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i2.2611

Keywords:

Balance Training, Star Excursion Balance-Test (SEBT), BOSU Ball.

Abstract

Background: The balance is a complex motor task, which requires the interaction of the nervous system, musculoskeletal system and contextual factors. It is important to maintain balance during daily activities like walking, stair climbing, running, jumping and other recreational activities in healthy young individual. Available literature suggests use of many strategies for improving balance. Out of which balance board and BOSU ball trainings are most commonly used strategies which are yet to be discussed for the intensity of training and its effectiveness. Purpose: a 4 weeks Intervention using BOSU Ball and Balance Board for improving balance in healthy young adults. Procedure: The purpose and the procedure of the research was explained to the subjects and On the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria, they were requested and those who were willing to participate in the research were selected. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups for BOSU Ball and Balance Board training, the intervention was given for 4 weeks. The pre and post-test measurement was taken using SEBT to check effectiveness of the training devices. Results: Conclusion: 4 weeks Of Continuous Balance Training using BOSU Ball and Balance Board is effective in improving balance.

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Author Biography

  • Jagruti K. Patel1, Vandana G. Patel1, Neha R. Desai2, Neha R. Patel2, Mohammed S. Mukkhi2, Palak K. Ribadiya2

    1Assistant Professor, 2Intern of Bachelor of Physiotherapy, S.S. Agrawal Institute of Physiotherapy and Medical Care Education, Navsari

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Published

2020-04-25

How to Cite

Effect of 4 Weeks Balance Training Program in Healthy Young Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study. (2020). Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 14(2), 74-79. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i2.2611