Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter: Reliability, Discriminant Validity, and Predictive Validity

# Background Deficits in dynamic neuromuscular control have been associated with post-injury sequelae and increased injury risk. The Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter (YBT-LQ) has emerged as a tool to identify these deficits. # Purpose To review the reliability of the YBT-LQ, determine if performance...

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Autores principales:	Phillip Plisky, Katherine Schwartkopf-Phifer, Bethany Huebner, Mary Beth Garner, Garrett Bullock
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:67df0304c3de48d6af0841aaa499ce5f2021-12-02T19:16:43ZSystematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter: Reliability, Discriminant Validity, and Predictive Validity2159-2896https://doaj.org/article/67df0304c3de48d6af0841aaa499ce5f2021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/27634-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-the-y-balance-test-lower-quarter-reliability-discriminant-validity-and-predictive-validity.pdfhttps://doaj.org/toc/2159-2896# Background Deficits in dynamic neuromuscular control have been associated with post-injury sequelae and increased injury risk. The Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter (YBT-LQ) has emerged as a tool to identify these deficits. # Purpose To review the reliability of the YBT-LQ, determine if performance on the YBT-LQ varies among populations (i.e., sex, sport/activity, and competition level), and to determine the injury risk identification validity of the YBT-LQ based on asymmetry, individual reach direction performance, or composite score. # Study Design Systematic Review # Methods A comprehensive search was performed of 10 online databases from inception to October 30, 2019. Only studies that tested dynamic single leg balance using the YBT-LQ were included. Studies were excluded if the Y-Balance Test kit was not utilized during testing or if there was a major deviation from the Y-Balance test procedure. For methodological quality assessment, the modified Downs and Black scale and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale were used. # Results Fifty-seven studies (four in multiple categories) were included with nine studies assessing reliability, 36 assessing population differences, and 16 assessing injury prediction were included. Intra-rater reliability ranged from 0.85-0.91. Sex differences were observed in the posteromedial direction (males: 109.6 \[95%CI 107.4-111.8]; females: 102.3 \[95%CI 97.2-107.4; p = 0.01]) and posterolateral direction (males: 107.0 \[95%CI 105.0-109.1]; females: 102.0 \[95%CI 97.8-106.2]). However, no difference was observed between sexes in the anterior reach direction (males: 71.9 \[95%CI 69.5-74.5]; females: 70.8 \[95%CI 65.7-75.9]; p=0.708). Differences in composite score were noted between soccer (97.6; 95%CI 95.9-99.3) and basketball (92.8; 95%CI 90.4-95.3; p <0.01), and baseball (97.4; 95%CI 94.6-100.2) and basketball (92.8; 95%CI 90.4-95.3; p=0.02). Given the heterogeneity of injury prediction studies, a meta-analysis of these data was not possible. Three of the 13 studies reported a relationship between anterior reach asymmetry reach and injury risk, three of 10 studies for posteromedial and posterolateral reach asymmetry, and one of 13 studies reported relationship with composite reach asymmetry. # Conclusions There was moderate to high quality evidence demonstrating that the YBT-LQ is a reliable dynamic neuromuscular control test. Significant differences in sex and sport were observed. If general cut points (i.e., not population specific) are used, the YBT-LQ may not be predictive of injury. Clinical population specific requirements (e.g., age, sex, sport/activity) should be considered when interpreting YBT-LQ performance, particularly when used to identify risk factors for injury. # Level of Evidence 1bPhillip PliskyKatherine Schwartkopf-PhiferBethany HuebnerMary Beth GarnerGarrett BullockNorth American Sports Medicine InstitutearticleSports medicineRC1200-1245ENInternational Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, Vol 16, Iss 5 (2021)
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spellingShingle	Sports medicine RC1200-1245 Phillip Plisky Katherine Schwartkopf-Phifer Bethany Huebner Mary Beth Garner Garrett Bullock Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter: Reliability, Discriminant Validity, and Predictive Validity
description	# Background Deficits in dynamic neuromuscular control have been associated with post-injury sequelae and increased injury risk. The Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter (YBT-LQ) has emerged as a tool to identify these deficits. # Purpose To review the reliability of the YBT-LQ, determine if performance on the YBT-LQ varies among populations (i.e., sex, sport/activity, and competition level), and to determine the injury risk identification validity of the YBT-LQ based on asymmetry, individual reach direction performance, or composite score. # Study Design Systematic Review # Methods A comprehensive search was performed of 10 online databases from inception to October 30, 2019. Only studies that tested dynamic single leg balance using the YBT-LQ were included. Studies were excluded if the Y-Balance Test kit was not utilized during testing or if there was a major deviation from the Y-Balance test procedure. For methodological quality assessment, the modified Downs and Black scale and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale were used. # Results Fifty-seven studies (four in multiple categories) were included with nine studies assessing reliability, 36 assessing population differences, and 16 assessing injury prediction were included. Intra-rater reliability ranged from 0.85-0.91. Sex differences were observed in the posteromedial direction (males: 109.6 \[95%CI 107.4-111.8]; females: 102.3 \[95%CI 97.2-107.4; p = 0.01]) and posterolateral direction (males: 107.0 \[95%CI 105.0-109.1]; females: 102.0 \[95%CI 97.8-106.2]). However, no difference was observed between sexes in the anterior reach direction (males: 71.9 \[95%CI 69.5-74.5]; females: 70.8 \[95%CI 65.7-75.9]; p=0.708). Differences in composite score were noted between soccer (97.6; 95%CI 95.9-99.3) and basketball (92.8; 95%CI 90.4-95.3; p <0.01), and baseball (97.4; 95%CI 94.6-100.2) and basketball (92.8; 95%CI 90.4-95.3; p=0.02). Given the heterogeneity of injury prediction studies, a meta-analysis of these data was not possible. Three of the 13 studies reported a relationship between anterior reach asymmetry reach and injury risk, three of 10 studies for posteromedial and posterolateral reach asymmetry, and one of 13 studies reported relationship with composite reach asymmetry. # Conclusions There was moderate to high quality evidence demonstrating that the YBT-LQ is a reliable dynamic neuromuscular control test. Significant differences in sex and sport were observed. If general cut points (i.e., not population specific) are used, the YBT-LQ may not be predictive of injury. Clinical population specific requirements (e.g., age, sex, sport/activity) should be considered when interpreting YBT-LQ performance, particularly when used to identify risk factors for injury. # Level of Evidence 1b
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author	Phillip Plisky Katherine Schwartkopf-Phifer Bethany Huebner Mary Beth Garner Garrett Bullock
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title	Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter: Reliability, Discriminant Validity, and Predictive Validity
title_short	Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter: Reliability, Discriminant Validity, and Predictive Validity
title_full	Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter: Reliability, Discriminant Validity, and Predictive Validity
title_fullStr	Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter: Reliability, Discriminant Validity, and Predictive Validity
title_full_unstemmed	Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter: Reliability, Discriminant Validity, and Predictive Validity
title_sort	systematic review and meta-analysis of the y-balance test lower quarter: reliability, discriminant validity, and predictive validity
publisher	North American Sports Medicine Institute
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/67df0304c3de48d6af0841aaa499ce5f
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter: Reliability, Discriminant Validity, and Predictive Validity

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