Effects of two different muscle strength training technique on balance and performance in healthy young people

Objective: To determine the effect of lower extremity muscle strength training in healthy young adults on improvement of stability and performance. Methodology: In this study, 37 volunteers with mean age of 21,35±0.94 years were included and were randomly divided into 3 groups. Each group was trained for 3 days a week for 4 weeks. First group (group I) was trained with Russian stimulation to the knee extensors muscles, second group (group II) was trained by whole- body vibration (WBV) and third group (group III) was a control group and had no training. Balance was assessed with Portable Kinesthetic Ability Trainer (SPORTKAT 550). Quadriceps muscle strength was evaluated with Hand-Held dynamometer and lower extremity performance was measured with step-up test. Results: Muscle strength (p>0.05), step-up test (p0.05) and step-up test (p 0.05) decreased. After training muscle strength, static balance, and step up test results of participants in group I and II did not increase significantly compared to group 111. Conclusion: Although 4 weeks Russian stimulation and WBV methods improved the muscle strength in groups I and II compared to Group III, lower extremity endurance and the balance, there was no advantage relative to each other. © 2015 Pakistan Medical Association. All right received