Abstract:

Purpose: The aim of this study was to be able to compare the limits of balance stability of athletes in different sports branches, to identify the differences that are specific to the sport and to provide an objective view of the return decision to health professionals in the stage of return to the sport, in terms of balance criteria. Method: 90 volunteer male athletes with an average age of 21.26±4.13 with less than 2 years of sports experience in the field, without any injuries were included in the study. The athletes were divided into three groups: American football, volleyball, and athletics. The Stability Limit Test (LOS) was performed with the NeuroCom Balance Master (NeuroCom System Version 8.1 Balance Master). In the LOS test, there were 8 goals placed with 45 degrees angles. The test results were expressed in five parameters, including time of reaction, speed of movement, direction control, achieved final point and maximum final point. Differences in terms of group average were studied by one-way variance analysis. Results: In the LOS test, the group was American footballers with the reaction time in the front direction (p<0,05). A group of athletes who had the speed and direction control in the right-anterior direction. The reaction time of the right-laterale leaving was at the athletes while the movement speed was in the American footballers. The time of reaction of the left-right climb was in American footballers, the speed of movement was in the same athletes (p<0,05). Result: Differences in the results of the study are considered to be specific to the sport. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to this topic when doing balance assessment and especially when deciding to return to the sport.

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