The Effect of Fatigue on Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test Scores in Recreational Weightlifters: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-2017
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
A paucity of research currently exists for upper extremity return to sport testing. The Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test (YBT-UQ) is a clinical test of closed kinetic chain performance with demonstrated reliability. Prior investigations of the YBT-UQ were conducted with individuals in a resting state and no comparison to performance in a fatigued state has been conducted.
PURPOSE:
To examine the effect of upper extremity fatigue on the performance of the YBT-UQ in recreational weightlifters.
STUDY DESIGN:
Randomized controlled trial.
METHODS:
24 participants who participated in recreational weight training three days per week were randomly allocated to a control or experimental group. Individuals in the control group were tested using the YBT-UQ and re-tested after a 20-minute rest period. Participants in the experimental group were tested with the YBT-UQ, performed an upper extremity exercise fatigue protocol, and immediately re-tested. Examiners were blinded to participant allocation.
RESULTS:
Differences from pre- to post-fatigue YBT-UQ testing revealed score reductions between 2.04cm - 12.16cm for both composite scores and individual reach directions. The repeated measures ANOVA revealed significant differences when comparing the pre- and post-testing results between the fatigue and non-fatigue groups for all individual directions (p ≤ .006) and composite scores both limbs (p<.035).
CONCLUSION:
The performance of an upper body fatigue protocol significantly reduces YBT-UQ scores in recreational weightlifters.
Recommended Citation
Salo TD, Chaconas E. The effect of fatigue on upper quarter y-balance test scores in recreational weightlifters: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2017;12(2):199-205.
