A comparison of functional vestibulo-ocular reflex and proprioception in athletes of combat sports and ball sports

Autor: Fatma Kızılay, Deniz Uğur Cengiz
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Heliyon, Vol 9, Iss 7, Pp e17540- (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2405-8440
DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17540
Popis: Background: The contribution and role of sensory systems in providing postural control may vary depending on the condition or activity. Vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) and proprioception might be affected by the type of sport. Objective: This study aimed to compare athletes engaged in combat sports and ball sports in terms of functional VOR and proprioception. Design: This study is a cross-sectional, comperative research. Method: Twenty-four athletes engaged in combat sports and 20 in ball sports were included in the study. Functional examination of VOR in athletes was performed with a novel Functional Head Impulse Test (fHIT). Proprioception analysis was evaluated using Laser Pointer Assisted Angle Reproduction Test (LPA-ART) in 90° shoulder flexion and abduction. Results: fHIT lateral and posterior % Correct Answer (CA) values and anterior SCC 6000°/s2 values of athletes engaged in ball sports were found to be statistically significantly higher than athletes in combat sports (p
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