The effect of rope jumping training on postural control, static and dynamic balance in boy students with flat foot

The plantar foot is a very active part during leap activities such as jumping rope and with his small plane has important role in balancing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of 12 week of rope jumping on postural control, static and dynamic balance in 10 to13 years’ old boy students with flat foot.
The population of this semi-experimental study was including of 450 boy students 10 to 13 years old of Jarghoyeh sofla. After the initial evaluation by the Pedescope (qualitative) and then measurement by foot scanner and Staheli index (quantitative), 30 students were selected as sample research and randomly divided into experimental and control groups (Each group 15 cases). For measurement the postural control, the foot scan device was used and changes in feet center of pressure was recorded for 20 seconds. Static balance with stork stand balance test and dynamic balance with Y balance test was assessed. Subjects in the experimental group exerted of 12 weeks in jumping rope training; three times per week for 45 minutes. The control group subjects did not perform any regular physical activity program in this time. Data were statistically analyzed by independent t test and Mixed ANOVA and significance level was set as p The within subject changes (posttest than pretest) and also the Interaction effect (Testing times*group) in all variables were signified (p jumping rope trainings are useful exercises to improve static and dynamic balance and postural control in patients with flexible flat foot. So use these trainings along with other methods to improve balance and postural control, recommended for these Individuals.