Open AccessEffects of rest intervals on lower extremity kinematics and coupling during the Star Excursion balance test
Author(s) -
Kwon Yongung,
Williams Dorsey S
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of foot and ankle research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.763
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1757-1146
DOI - 10.1186/1757-1146-7-s1-a49
Subject(s) - excursion , medicine , rest (music) , kinematics , balance test , balance (ability) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , star (game theory) , coupling (piping) , test (biology) , physical therapy , physics , classical mechanics , astrophysics , geology , engineering , political science , law , mechanical engineering , paleontology
Background Kinematic differences exist in ankle joint motion between individuals with and without chronic ankle instability (CAI) and have been recognized during walking, running and jumping[1]. The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is a common test used to evaluate dynamic postural control by measuring reach distance[2]. However, little is known regarding lower extremity joint motion and coupling during this task and regarding the between trial rest interval and its potential relationship to fatigue and kinematics. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate lower extremity kinematics and coupling relationships during the SEBT at different rest intervals.