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According to Avery et al’s results, what occurred to their participant’s dynamic balance measures from preseason to the postseason
According to Avery et al's results, deficits in balance and strength combined with differing rates of sensory and motor neural development may increase risk of sports-related injuries in the youths.
Here this evaluated changes in and functional fitness and concussions status over the course of competitive season in youth players.
In this study 36 participants completed preseason and postseason assessment.
Paired sample T test were used to compare preseason and postseason data.
The mean vomposite score of Functional Movement Screen(FMS) was not statistically different between preseason(15.1+-1.8)and postseason(15.6<0.16).
The Lower Quarter Y-balance test(YBT-LQ) composite score showed a decrease in reach distance score between preseason and postseason.
Neurocognitive assessment scores improved in both the injured and uninjured participants.
There were no significant relationships between FMS scores,YBT-LQ and injury incidence.
Results from this study provide insight into changes in functional fitness level and neurocognitive scores over the course of a season in youth players.
This finding provide insight into expected changes of the course of a season and provide context for injury risk monitoring by coaches..