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Study on Balance and Postural Control According to the Stabilometry in Indoor Skydivers: A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Carlos López-de-Celis

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat International de Catalunya, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
    ACTIUM Functional Anatomy Group, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
    Fundació Institut, Universitari per a La Recerca a l’Atenció, Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), 08028 Barcelona, Spain
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Daniel Zegarra-Chávez

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat International de Catalunya, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
    ACTIUM Functional Anatomy Group, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Aïda Cadellans-Arróniz

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat International de Catalunya, 08028 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Andoni Carrasco-Uribarren

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat International de Catalunya, 08028 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Pedro Izquierdo-Nebreda

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat International de Catalunya, 08028 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Max Canet-Vintró

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat International de Catalunya, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
    ACTIUM Functional Anatomy Group, 08028 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Jacobo Rodríguez-Sanz

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat International de Catalunya, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
    ACTIUM Functional Anatomy Group, 08028 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Albert Pérez-Bellmunt

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat International de Catalunya, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
    ACTIUM Functional Anatomy Group, 08028 Barcelona, Spain)

Abstract

Background: The wind tunnel is a compression cabin through which a stream of air rises homogeneously, generated by fans. To perform different acrobatics, indoor skydivers have to change their body position by turning their body and orientation in reference to the space. Thus, the vestibular, visual and somatosensory systems are subjected to multiple disturbances. Postural control could be affected by altering the visual, vestibular and somatosensory systems during indoor skydiving in the wind tunnel. The aim of this study is to describe the influence of a standard wind tunnel training session on postural control in a normal gravitational situation in indoor skydiving. Methods: Ten indoor skydivers registered with the Royal Spanish Aeronautical Federation, who had participated in national or international competitions one year ago, were recruited. A single 30 min training session was performed. Postural control was assessed through posturographic analysis using a stabilometric platform immediately before and after the training session. The variables studied were related to the relative position and length of the centre of pressure. Results: No statistically significant changes were found between the initial and final assessment for the posturographic variables studied. Conclusions: No differences in postural control were found after a standard wind tunnel training session in indoor competition skydivers.

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  • Carlos López-de-Celis & Daniel Zegarra-Chávez & Aïda Cadellans-Arróniz & Andoni Carrasco-Uribarren & Pedro Izquierdo-Nebreda & Max Canet-Vintró & Jacobo Rodríguez-Sanz & Albert Pérez-Bellmunt, 2022. "Study on Balance and Postural Control According to the Stabilometry in Indoor Skydivers: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(1), pages 1-7, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2022:i:1:p:635-:d:1019781
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    1. Pere Ramón Rodríguez-Rubio & Caritat Bagur-Calafat & Carlos López-de-Celis & Elena Bueno-Gracía & Rosa Cabanas-Valdés & Ernesto Herrera-Pedroviejo & Montserrat Girabent-Farrés, 2020. "Validity and Reliability of the Satel 40 Hz Stabilometric Force Platform for Measuring Quiet Stance and Dynamic Standing Balance in Healthy Subjects," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(21), pages 1-14, October.
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