Daily dynamics of postural control in badminton athletes

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PhD, Associate Professor A.S. Nazarenko1
PhD, Associate Professor F.A. Mavliev1
1Volga Region State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism, Kazan

Objective of the study is to assess the daily dynamics of postural control in badminton players. 
Methods and structure of the study. 16 badminton players aged 18 to 22 with a level of sporting skill ranging from candidate master of sport to master of sport of the Russian Federation were examined. Postural stability was assessed in athletes using a stabilisation platform with biological feedback in the morning (07:00-08:00), afternoon (12:00-13:00) and evening (18:00-19:00) on a day of complete rest. 
Results and conclusions. Postural control in athletes demonstrates high individual stability throughout the day. A key factor that significantly affects the quality of balance function is the presence of visual afferentation. Daily dynamics are most pronounced for lateral displacement of the centre of pressure: the morning tendency to shift to the right is replaced by a shift to the left in the afternoon and evens out by evening. Proprioceptive-vestibular mechanisms work in concert throughout the day (especially in the absence of vision), while the role of visual control increases during the day and evening.

Keywords: postural control, balance function, stabilographic indicators, circadian rhythms, athletes.

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