Postural Stability in Athletes during Special Hurdle Tests without a Definite Dominant Leg.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the body balance control of people walking and hurdling with or without a specific dominant leg in a monopodal position. This study involved 28 physical education students. The center of pressure (COP) was measured with a force plate under four conditions: single-leg standing (right and left) with eyes open and two upper limb positions (the arms were positioned in either a specific hurdle technique manner or alongside the body).

Functional Laterality of the Lower Limbs Accompanying Special Exercises in the Context of Hurdling.

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the lateralization of the lead leg during special exercises and the relationship with athletic performance throughout a hurdling session.

Methods: Thirty-eight physical education students participated in the study. A novel three-part "OSI" test (walking over hurdles arranged in a circle, spiral, and straight line) was performed, and various hurdle practices (jogging and running) were selected as research tools.