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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Sports Science
  • Motor Control

Background:

  • Inline skating popularity is rising, with prior research focusing on injuries.
  • Biomechanical analysis reveals balance and hip muscle strength are key performance factors.
  • The relationship between hip muscle strength and balance in inline skaters remains unexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the link between single-leg static balance and hip adductor/abductor isometric strength.
  • To investigate the influence of the hip adductor-to-abductor strength ratio on balance.
  • To identify demographic and training factors affecting balance in inline skaters.

Main Methods:

  • 191 amateur inline skaters (18-59 years) participated.
  • Balance assessed via center of pressure (CoP) displacement using Footscan® 9.
  • Maximal isometric hip adductor and abductor strength measured with a handheld dynamometer.

Main Results:

  • Age, sex, and skating frequency significantly predicted CoP displacement (p < 0.001).
  • Hip adductor and abductor strength also significantly predicted CoP (p < 0.05).
  • Younger age, female sex, and frequent skating (≥5 days/week) correlated with better balance.

Conclusions:

  • Superior single-leg static balance is associated with younger age, female sex, and high skating frequency.
  • Balance performance is linked to an equilibrium between hip adductor and abductor strength.
  • A low strength ratio combined with high hip adductor strength indicates better balance.