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The relationship between postural stability, core muscles endurance and agility in professional basketball players
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Physical ActivityNeuromuscular CoordinationMovement BiomechanicsCore Muscles EnduranceSport InjuryProfessional Basketball PlayersKinesiologyExerciseBasketball PlayersApplied PhysiologyClinical ExerciseSport PhysiologySport SciencePhysical MedicineHealth SciencesSport RehabilitationPhysical FitnessRehabilitationPostural StabilityCore Muscle EnduranceExercise ScienceExercise PhysiologyPhysiologyHuman MovementAthletic TrainingMedicineSport-related Injuries
Aim: The purpose of this study was to identify relationships between postural stability, core muscle endurance and agility in basketball players. Materials and Methods: 21 professional male basketball players [age: 17.±0.63 (years), body weight: 78.69±9.22 (kg), height: 186±7 (cm), BMI: 22.72±2.26 (kg/cm²)] were included to this study. Three balance variables were measured using Biodex Biosway™. Core muscle endurance was measured using three core endurance tests proposed by Mcgill. Agility was assessed by Hexagonal Obstacle Test (HOT). Results: The analysis results showed that postural stability is associated with HOT (r: 0.457). In addition, the postural stability was related to extension muscle endurance test and side bride test (respectively, r: -0.501 and r: -0.468). There is no correlation between HOT and core muscle endurance test in basketball players. Conclusion: OThe athletes with good postural stability were better core muscle endurance and agility. It is important to apply exercise programs that enhance postural stability and increase core muscle endurance to improve sportive success.