Effects of 8 Weeks Proprioceptive Training Using Wobble Board on Core Strength & Static Balance among Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts

Ng, Claudia Jia Yee (2023) Effects of 8 Weeks Proprioceptive Training Using Wobble Board on Core Strength & Static Balance among Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology.

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Abstract

The study aimed to examine the effects of 8 weeks of proprioceptive training using wobble board on core strength and static balance among elite rhythmic gymnasts. Twenty-three elite female rhythmic gymnasts, aged 9.70 ± 1.87 years, were divided into an experimental group (EG, n = 12) and a control group (CG, n = 11). Both groups underwent a series of tests such as the side plank test, the stork stand balance test, and the rhythmic gymnastics balance test before and after the 8 weeks of intervention. All subjects remained in their regular rhythmic gymnastics training during the intervention period and only EG was supplemented with proprioceptive training using wobble board. The proprioceptive training using wobble board consists of six sets of exercises focused on achieving core strength and static balance. The volume of the exercises remained for 8 weeks, with 30 seconds for each exercise and 45 seconds of rest for 2 sets and 3 times per week. Results showed that EG improved significantly on core strength for both sides, R(p< 0.001) & L(p= 0.038), but not in CG. Also, significant differences were only found in core strength for both sides, R(p= 0.002) & L(p= 0.001) between EG and CG. However, there was no significant difference found in static balance (Stork Stand Balance Test and Rhythmic Gymnastics Balances Test) between EG and CG. The study concluded that proprioceptive training using wobble board implemented for 8 weeks on elite rhythmic gymnasts improved core strength but not in static balance.