Age appropriate balance and coordination allows the child to be involved in the sports participation with a reasonable degree of success as it aids fluid body movement for physical skill performance (e.g. walking a balance beam or playing football). The involvement in sport is helpful in maintaining self regulation for daily tasks as well as
The Y-Balance Test is a dynamic test performed in a single-leg stance that requires strength, flexibility, core control and proprioception. It has been used to assess physical performance, demonstrate functional symmetry and identify athletes at greater risk for lower extremity injury. The protocol described here is for the Lower Quarter
5. The player then lifts one foot 5cm off the floor and balance is held for as long as possible. 6. The watch is stopped when the player puts the foot back on the ground. 7. The player then repeats the test lifting the other leg. Scoring The score is the time the player keeps the foot elevated from the ground. 6. Single-Leg Romanian Dead Lift (RDL) Balance on your left foot, engage the abs, and hinge forward at the hips while reaching toward the ground with your right hand. Your right leg should stay off the ground and extend out behind you as a counterbalance. Tighten your buttocks and core to return to a standing position. Join us today where we will be testing agility, and coordination. Both these skills are an important part of fall prevention. For this test, all you’ll need 1IHsg. 152 351 328 448 479 454 447 139 358