Publications by authors named "Leander Abel"

Background: Studies have shown that restricted compared to free arm movement negatively affects balance performance during balance assessment and this is reinforced when the level of task difficulty (e.g., varying stance/walk conditions, sensory manipulations) is increased.

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  • The study investigated how a single session of unilateral balance training (BT) affects balance performance in healthy young adults using both the dominant and non-dominant legs.
  • Significant improvements in balance performance were observed in both legs after just one training session, indicating effectiveness in enhancing balance.
  • However, the benefits were only temporary, with initial balance differences between legs resurfacing 24 hours later.
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