Are there differences in postural regulation according to the level of competition in judoists?. Issue 4 (1st August 2002)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Paillard, T; Costes-Salon, C; Lafont, C; Dupui, P
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 36:Issue 4(2002)
• Page Start: 304
• Page End: 305
• Publication Date: 2002-08-01
• Subjects: balance -- judoist -- competition level -- posture -- vision; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.36.4.304
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : The aim of this work was to study the posturokinetic capacities and use of visual information by judoists according to their level of competition. Twenty male judoists aged between 16 and 19 took part. They were separated into two groups: those that competed at regional level and those that competed at national and international level. Static balance was measured on a force platform. No difference was seen between the two groups. However, it seems that visual information is more important to the higher level judoists. Perhaps the level of competition influences the sensory canals involved in balance.