DIAGNÓSTICO DE LA TIROIDES POR EL LABORATORIO

CERTIFICATION BY SUBJECT L,

of

certify that I am at least 18 years old and that I am voluntarily giving my consent to participate in the experiment entitled:

The effects of balance training on dynamic balance capabilities in the elite Australian Rules footballer.

being conducted at Victoria University of Technology by: Adam Larcom, Tim Wrigley and Prof. Rezaul Begg.

I certify that the objectives of the experiment, together with any risks to me associated with the procedures listed below to be carried out in the experiment, have been fully explained to me by: Adam Larcom

and that I freely consent to participation as described below:

• Balance testing, before and after 10 and 44 weeks of normal club balance training.

Testing involves standing on a wobble board with either both feet or one foot for less than a minute, 3 times.

I certify that I have had the procedures explained to me, and had the opportunity to have any questions answered. I understand that I can withdraw from the testing at any time and that this withdrawal will not jeopardise me in any way.

I have been informed that the data collected will be kept confidential amongst the research staff. Club medical or coaching staff may also wish to review the data.

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Any queries about your participation in this project may be directed to the researcher (Name: Adam Larcom ph. ). If you have any queries or complaints about the way you have been treated, you may contact the Secretary, University Human Research Ethics Committee, Victoria University of

Core stability program

1. Basic localized stage. At this stage deep stabilizing muscles of the pelvis and vertebrae are targeted by focusing attention on them.

Stages of core stability (activation of deep stabilising muscle).

2. Intermediate stage. The purpose of this stage is to develop the ability to activate and use stabilising muscles in a variety of movements.

3. Advanced stage. Exercises now become more functional to the sport of Australian Rules football while relying further on the use of stabilising muscle in movements challenging unilateral balance.

The following examples of exercises describe how the exercise is performed while activating the deep stabilising muscles of the trunk and pelvis such as transverses. The following is an example of a trunk and Swiss ball exercise session completed in the training program.

A typical core stability, session completed throughout the training program. a. Supine activation of transverses. Subject lies on back while holding lower

stomach in. 10x10 second holds.

b. Supine cycle of legs. Lying flat on back, the subject cycles legs while activating transverses. 3 x10 each leg.

c. Static superman. Subject in bridge position, with the opposite hand and foot elevate in the air (the position of superman flying). 5 x 20 sec hold L/R

d. Reverse crunch. 4 x 15.

e. Back extensions and rotation lying on Swiss ball. 3 x 10

f. Sitting on a Swiss ball with 1 leg elevated. Subject activates transverses while a partner throws a medicine ball to them. 3 x 10

g. Lying on the back on a Swiss ball, the subject has legs apart and arms outstretched holding a 5-10kg weight plate above their heads. The subject then aims to slowly rotate side to side from the low back while maintaining a straight back or bridge position. 3 x 10.

1. Basic stage. Challenge balance in exercises which are simple tasks such as single leg stationary balance and standing 2 legs on a wobble board.

Stages of balance training

2. Intermediate stage. Introduce more difficult balance activities requiring single leg dynamic balance, such as balancing on 1 leg while catching a football and single leg on a wobble board.

3. Advanced stage. Challenge single leg dynamic balance much further, while balancing single leg on a wobble board. Stand single leg on a wobble board while catching balls. Kick footballs to a partner while standing on a single leg on the wobble board.

A typical balance training session, including wobble board and single leg balancing exercises.

Aim: To improve the ability of the muscular system to assess where joints are in space and therefore improve balance capabilities.

a. Stand on the left foot in upright standing and complete 15 kicks with the right leg. 2 setsx15 repetitions

b. Hold the knee at 90 degrees for 30 seconds. 2 x 30 sec L/R c. Hold the knee up and arms in a marking position. 2 x 30 sec L/R

d. Hold the knee up at 90 degrees and use the arms to run on the spot, changing speeds while maintaining single leg balance. 2 x 30 sec L/R

e. Stand on a wobble board on 2 legs and progress to 1 leg with the arms in the air. 3 x 30 sec L/R

f. Record how long the subject can stand in single leg standing on a wobble board without the board hitting the ground. 3 x 30 sec L/R

g. 20 handballs to a partner while balancing on a single leg in pairs. 2 X 20 Left hand/ Right hand

h. 45 degree to 270 degree spins in the air while standing on a single leg. 2 x 10 L/R at progressive degrees of spinning.