Effectiveness of Single-Leg Stable Surface Exercise Versus Single-Leg Bosu Ball Exercise on Dynamic Balance Among Malaysian Trail Hikers

Abstract

Introduction: Effectiveness of Single-Leg Stable Surface Exercise versus Single Leg BOSU Ball Exercise on Dynamic Balance among Malaysian Trail Hikers. Background & Aim: Single-leg balance training appears to enhance balance stability significantly in preventing falls and associated lower extremity injuries. There is a dearth of scientific study upon dynamic balancing among trail hikers from a local standpoint. To address this gap, this study aims to compare the effectiveness of Single-Leg Stable Surface Exercise versus Single Leg BOSU Ball Exercise on dynamic balance among healthy Malaysian Trail Hikers to mitigate the falls occurrence and lower limb injuries.

Objectives: To determine the effect of Single-Leg Stable Surface Exercise versus Single Leg BOSU Ball Exercise on Dynamic Balance among Malaysian Trail Hikers.

Methods: Thirty eligible participants are recruited and evenly divided into 2 groups. Group 1 will undertake the Single-Leg Stable Surface Exercise (SSSE), whereas Group 2 engage in the Single-Leg BOSU Ball Exercise (SBBE) for 4 weeks. A pre-test (1^st week) measurement was taken by Modified Balance Error Scoring System (mBESS) and the Y-Balance Test (YBT) for static postural stability and dynamic balance respectively followed by a post-test at 5^th week.

Results: The study's findings indicated both SSSE and SBBE yielded statistically significant enhancements in postural stability (p<0.05). The pre and post result of SSSE and SBBE on YBT were showing mixed results. However, no significant difference observed between two intervention groups (p>0.05).

Conclusions: The study concluded both SSSE and SBBE were effective in improving dynamic balance among hill hiker. However, SBBE exhibited higher significance compared to SSSE