Effects of early sports specialization on landing and balance ability in female college basketball players.

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q2 ORTHOPEDICS

Physician and Sportsmedicine Pub Date : 2024-12-19 DOI:10.1080/00913847.2024.2445497

Kana Kon, Yasuharu Nagano, Shogo Sasaki, Makoto Suzukawa

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Abstract

Objectives: Early specialization in a single sport from childhood is associated with an increased risk for acute and overuse injuries. Conversely, experience in multiple sports may be associated with improved neuromuscular control and performance. Currently, early sports specialization remains poorly researched in Japan. Therefore, this study aimed to clarify the relationship between early sports specialization and landing and balance ability in Japan.

Methods: Thirty-eight female college basketball players were included and divided into the early specialization and nonspecialization groups. Landing and balance ability was measured using the one-leg jump-landing test, and the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) differences between the two groups were examined using unpaired t-test.

Results: Results showed no significant differences in SEBT between the two groups. In the one-leg jump-landing test, the vertical maximum ground reaction force and loading rate of the nondominant foot were significantly higher in the early specialization group than in the nonspecialization group.

Conclusion: Thus, in female college basketball players, early specialization may affect ground reaction forces and loading rate and may be a factor in developing acute and overuse injuries.

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Physician and Sportsmedicine PRIMARY HEALTH CARE-ORTHOPEDICS

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