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Do lower limb previous injuries affect balance performance? An observational study in volleyball players
Fabio Sarto1, Davide Grigoletto2, Elisabetta Baggio1
1School of Human Movement Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Summary
Elite volleyball players with lower limb injuries show impaired dynamic balance. Static balance remains unaffected, suggesting rehabilitation should prioritize dynamic exercises for safe return to play.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Postural balance is crucial for athletic performance and injury prevention in volleyball.
- Lower limb musculoskeletal injuries are common in volleyball players and may affect balance control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare static and dynamic postural balance in elite male volleyball players with and without a history of lower limb injuries.
- To investigate the impact of past injuries on different aspects of balance control.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional laboratory study involving 45 male volleyball players (28 healthy, 17 previously injured).
- Static balance assessed using a single-leg stance on a stabilometric platform.
- Dynamic balance evaluated with the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT).
Main Results:
- No significant differences in static postural balance were found between healthy and injured players.
- Injured players demonstrated significantly poorer performance in all three directions of the mSEBT (P < .001).
Conclusions:
- The mSEBT is a valuable tool for assessing dynamic balance deficits in injured volleyball players.
- Rehabilitation programs for injured volleyball players should emphasize dynamic balance training before competition return.
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