Authors
Shivanjali Jadhav, Smita C Patil, Neha Bhosale
Published in
Cureus. Volume 18. Issue 9. Pages e116622. Epub Sep 21, 2026.
Abstract
Balance, agility, and speed are fundamental motor skills essential for optimal performance in roller skating; understanding their relationship helps identify key performance factors. Early identification of deficits in any of these areas can aid in injury prevention, especially in developing children. This study addresses a gap in the existing literature by examining the interrelationship between these skills in child roller skaters.
A total of 63 subjects who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected using convenience sampling. Demographic data were obtained. Balance, speed, and agility were assessed using the Y-Balance Test, Arrowhead Change of Direction Speed Test, and T-test, respectively.
A significant moderate positive correlation was found between agility and speed (r = 0.5011, p < 0.0001). Significant negative correlations were observed between balance and agility for the right lower limb (r = -0.3225, p = 0.0099) and between balance and speed for both the right lower limb (r = -0.3887, p = 0.0016) and left lower limb (r = -0.3091, p = 0.0137). No significant correlation was found between left lower limb balance and agility (r = -0.2139, p = 0.0923).
Dynamic balance is significantly associated with agility and speed in children participating in roller skating. Better balance was related to superior agility and speed performance, with right-limb balance showing stronger associations than left-limb balance. These findings highlight the importance of balance in enhancing skating-related performance.
PMID:
42909377
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 23 Oct 2026.
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