title: Effect of core strength training on dynamic balance and agility in adolescent badminton players.
abstract: The aim of the present study was to investigate effect of core strength training (CST) on core endurance, dynamic balance and agility in adolescent badminton players. Twenty adolescent (age = 10.8 ± 0.3 years; height = 140.6 ± 4.4 cm, weight = 33.9 ± 5.8 kg) badminton players were randomly divided into two groups as training group (TG) and control (CG) group. All subjects were evaluated with Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), Illinois Agility Test, and the core endurance tests. The TG completed CST twice a week, for 6 weeks. There were significant increases in (p < 0.05) directions of SEBT and core endurance tests (p < 0.05). However, no significant change was observed for agility (p > 0.05). The CST resulted in significant gains in directions of the SEBT and core endurances in adolescent badminton players, but not in agility.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, School of Health, Karabuk University, 78050 Karabuk, Turkey. Electronic address: tarikozmen@karabuk.edu.tr.
authors.forename: Tarik
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ozmen
authors.affiliation: School of Physical Education and Sports, Karabuk University, 78050 Karabuk, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mert
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aydogmus
mesh_terms: D054874:Athletic Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010807:Physical Endurance / Q000502:physiology*; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology*; D015865:Racquet Sports / Q000502:physiology*; D055070:Resistance Training / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Agility; Balance; Core exercise; Core strength