Comparison of the Dynamic Balance in Youth Male Wrestlers According to Age, Body Mass Index, and Participation Level

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the dynamic balance in youth wrestlers according to age, body mass index (BMI) and participation level. A total of 68 youth wrestlers participated in this study. They were subdivided according to participation levels (elite and sub-elite), age (13-14,15-16,17-18) and BMI (25). The modified star excursion balance test (mSEBT) was performed by the same sports medicine specialist. All directional scores (anterior (A), posterior-lateral (PL), posterior-medial (PM)) and composite score (CS) on the dominant (p

Keywords

• balance
• youth athlete
• sports medicine
• age
• wrestler