Abstract
Analysis of Posterior Chain Muscle Symmetry in Junior Badminton Players of South Asia
Highlights
The intermittent nature of badminton makes it hard to determine exactly what is happening physiologically, because so much is dependent on standard of players, the type of game being played, the duration of the play, coordination, mental acuity and the environmental conditions encountered Mikkelsen [1]
The results of our study have highlighted certain factors that contribute to causing posterior muscle chain asymmetry, but it sheds light upon the lack of importance given by players and coaches in including a training and conditioning program in an athlete’s regimen that focuses on improving the muscle imbalance and posture of an athlete
We found that there is a significant difference in the lumbar load between the right and left side in amateur and professional badminton players
Summary
The intermittent nature of badminton makes it hard to determine exactly what is happening physiologically, because so much is dependent on standard of players, the type of game being played, the duration of the play, coordination, mental acuity and the environmental conditions encountered Mikkelsen [1]. Great athletes make difficult moves look effortless with a combination of skill, strength, and balance and train for smooth and fluid movement to help prevent muscle imbalances, mobility restrictions, stability problems, and injuries Cook [2]. Muscle imbalance occurs when muscles become constantly shortened or lengthened in relation to each other Norris [4]. Muscles have been classified as both postural and phasic types, and stability and movement synergists Norris [4]. It states that shortened muscle in a group shows a lowered irritability threshold and is recruited first in a movement, causing changes in motor programming. Few studies have taken place on muscle imbalance in sport. Strength imbalances in professional soccer players has been discussed as well Croisier, Ganteaume, Binet, Genty, & Ferret [8]
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