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Judo, better than dance, develops sensorimotor adaptabilities involved in balance control.
Philippe Perrin1, Dominique Deviterne, Francine Hugel
1Equilibration et Performance Motrice, UFR STAPS, University Henri Poincaré - Nancy 1, 30 rue du Jardin Botanique, 54 600 Villers-les-Nancy, France. philippe.perrin@staps.uhp-nancy.fr
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|March 1, 2002
Summary
High-level judoists and dancers show improved balance control from training. Judoists maintain superior stance even with eyes closed, highlighting the benefits of proprioceptive training.
Area of Science:
- Sports science
- Biomechanics
- Human motor control
Background:
- Athletic training enhances sensorimotor abilities.
- Postural control is crucial for sports performance.
- Discipline-specific training may lead to varied adaptations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the postural control of judoists, dancers, and controls.
- To determine if specific sports training improves balance.
- To investigate the impact of visual input on trained postural control.
Main Methods:
- Static and dynamic posturography were used.
- Participants included high-level judoists, professional dancers, and a control group.
- Postural skills were assessed under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions.
Main Results:
- Judoists and dancers demonstrated superior postural control compared to controls with eyes open.
- Only judoists maintained significantly better balance with eyes closed.
- Training positively impacts sensorimotor adaptabilities, with specific benefits for proprioceptive skills.
Conclusions:
- High-skill sports training, particularly those involving proprioception, enhances balance control.
- Judo training confers robust postural stability, even under challenging sensory conditions.
- These findings underscore the role of specialized training in refining motor control and performance.
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