Postural balance and running technique: is there a relationship? Review article

Abstract

Purpose: to determine the existence of a relationship between the development of muscles responsible for postural balance in a person and running efficiency.Research methods. A literature search was carried out using data from Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection and Pub Med. 40 sources were selected for analysis. Preference was given to works published in publications with a Q1 - Q2 rating.Results. Different sports have different requirements for a person's postural stability. The postural balance is of the greatest importance for the representatives of football, hockey, basketball. Running is the basis of many sports. Therefore, the study of postural balance during running loads is the basis for understanding the mechanisms of maintaining dynamic balance. There is currently research showing that jogging alone improves postural balance. It has also been shown that strengthening the muscles responsible for the postural balance of a person increases the stability of walking and running. The dynamic and static postural balance is influenced by aerobic fatigue, as well as accumulated fatigue in the annual training cycle of athletes. Deterioration of the work of the muscles responsible for the postural balance of a person can lead to injuries, diseases, and also limit the achievement of high sports results in running.Conclusions. This is one of the first studies of postural balance in running. In the work, data will be obtained on the positive influence of the development of postural balance (with the use of exercises for strengthening muscles - local stabilizers, balance exercises) on the running technique and the functional state of runners.