POSTURAL STABILITY

This study tested whether doing core exercises on an unstable surface (like a balance ball) improves shooting performance more than the same exercises on a stable floor. Twenty elite air pistol shooters trained for 8 weeks, and their accuracy and stability were measured. The goal…

This study looked at whether caffeine gum or nicotine gum affects balance in 20 healthy, trained adults. Each person tried caffeine gum, nicotine gum, a placebo gum, and no gum at all on different days. Balance was measured with a special platform. The results showed no meaningfu…

This observational study looked at 46 men aged 18-30 to compare trunk muscle strength and balance between elite wrestlers and healthy, sedentary volunteers. The goal was to see if years of professional wrestling training leads to better core strength and stability. Participants c…

This study looked at 58 non-athletes aged 18-40 who had ACL reconstruction surgery. Researchers tested their balance and stability using standing and movement tests. The goal was to understand how the injury and surgery affect everyday balance, even in people who don't play sport…