Reliability and competitiveness of a novel balance field test: A cross-sectional pilot study

2024-05-12 sports medicine Title + abstract only

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Balancing tests in the field provide important information about the physical fitness and injury risk of athletes. These tests provide useful data on an athletes ability to maintain balance in dynamic and unforeseen circumstances, allowing for a more detailed assessment of their athletic performance. We have designed a novel balance test and tested main quality criteria and competitiveness for it. A total of 117 children (girls = 52.1%) aged 10.4 {+/-} 0.5 years participated in the tests. The ra...