Equilibrio dinámico y calidad del movimiento en corredores aficionados

Abstract

The objective of this study is to describe the dynamic balance and neuromuscular control associated with risk of injury in adult runners of the community of Chillan. Methodology: The study presents a non-experimental, descriptive transactional design. The sample corresponds to 61 amateur runners between 18 and 56 years of age, 39 men (63.9%) and 22 women (36.1%) chosen by inclusion and exclusion criteria. The instruments used were the Y Balance Test (YBT) and the Lateral Step Down (LSD) test. Results The comparison between age groups of both YBT and LSD results did not report significant differences (p> 0.05). Conclusion. The recreational runners have a moderate quality of movementand a dynamic balance similar to the healthy adult population, however, the asymmetry presented in the range (> 4cm) is considered a risk factor for injuries in the lower extremity.