An analytical study of the body postural characteristics of young elite alpine skiers and the correlation between their body postural characteristics and specialized strength

Abstract

Abstract The purpose of this study was to analyze the body postural characteristics of young elite alpine skiers and to investigate whether the athletes' body postures were the results of specific training exercises. Moreover, the body postural characteristics of the athletes and their OPTOJUMP test scores were analyzed to determine whether their body postural characteristics and specific strength were correlated with the aim of determining whether their body postural characteristics can be used as important reference indices for the selection and training of other alpine ski athletes. The large number of common abnormal postural problems and specific abnormal postural conditions detected in this study suggest that young elite alpine skiers have core muscle strength deficiencies and muscle strength imbalances, which will have an impact on athletic performance. Genu valgum may be the most influential factor that has the greatest impact on specialized strength and injury risk in athletes. Therefore, the body postural assessment test is not only a scientific guide used to modify the training program for young elite but could also be a reference guide for athlete selection and training.