Abstract
Purpose: The objective of our study is to understand the characteristics of static balance for elite and amateur football athletes based on the analysis of head and trunk sways.<BR> Method: Angular variables (mean, maxima, minima angle, angular displacement & velocity, and cumulative angle change) of roll, pitch, and yaw were measured using one-leg standing of elite (n=10) and amateur (n=10) athletes. Independent sample t-test (p=.05) was employed for statistical analysis.<BR> Results: A roll angle for the head sway of elite athletes (1.68±.60°) was measured greater by 85% than that of amateur athletes (.91±.58°).<BR> Conclusion: It is shown that elite football athletes exhibit higher sway than amateur football athletes, particularly for their head and trunk sways. This study may be applicable for developing a program that is aimed towards improving the balance of football athletes.
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