Podoscopic and Stabilometric Analysis of a Martial Arts Athlete: A Case Study
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https://doi.org/10.24054/afdh.v12i1.1058Keywords:
Estabilometría, podometría, lesiones deportivas, biomecánicaAbstract
Introduction: Wushu is a traditional Chinese martial art and, as a combat sport, involves physical contact, which can cause injuries and affect the athlete’s ability to perform specific sports gestures.
Objective: To determine the podometric and stabilometric characteristics of a Wushu athlete.
Methodology: Laboratory tests were conducted using a baropodometry platform to analyze stabilometry and podometry in a 19-year-old male martial arts practitioner, practicing since age 10 and Wushu since age 14. He was a national champion in 2016 and 2017 at the Colombian National Wushu Tournament, winning gold in both the combat modality and the Choy Lee Fut and Nanquan forms.
Results: In stabilometry, the Romberg index was 1.04. Baropodometry showed higher pressure in the right forefoot (maximum pressure 423 kPa) compared to the left forefoot (341 kPa). In dynamic stability, greater stability was observed with eyes closed, whereas greater sway amplitude and number of oscillations occurred with eyes open.
Conclusion: This case study contributes to the understanding of baropodometry and stabilometry in Wushu athletes under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions, helping to establish guidelines for the prevention of sports injuries. Additionally, it provides biomechanical movement patterns aligned with the sport’s gestures, which can enhance performance when incorporated into training programs.
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