%0 Journal Article
	%A K. Rusnakova and  D. Gerych and  M. Stehlik
	%D 2021
	%J International Journal of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences
	%B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
	%I Open Science Index 171, 2021
	%T Relationship between Personality Traits and Postural Stability among Czech Military Combat Troops
	%U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10011930
	%V 171
	%X Postural stability is a complex process involving
actions of biomechanical, motor, sensory and central nervous system
components. Numerous joint systems, muscles involved, the
complexity of sporting movements and situations require perfect
coordination of the body's movement patterns. To adapt to a
constantly changing situation in such a dynamic environment as
physical performance, optimal input of information from visual,
vestibular and somatosensory sensors are needed. Combat soldiers
are required to perform physically and mentally demanding tasks in
adverse conditions, and poor postural stability has been identified as
a risk factor for lower extremity musculoskeletal injury. The aim of
this study is to investigate whether some personality traits are related
to the performance of static postural stability among soldiers of
combat troops. NEO personality inventory (NEO-PI-R) was used to
identify personality traits and the Nintendo Wii Balance Board was
used to assess static postural stability of soldiers. Postural stability
performance was assessed by changes in center of pressure (CoP) and
center of gravity (CoG). A posturographic test was performed for 60
s with eyes opened during quiet upright standing. The results showed
that facets of neuroticism and conscientiousness personality traits
were significantly correlated with measured parameters of CoP and
CoG. This study can help for better understanding the relationship
between personality traits and static postural stability. The results can
be used to optimize the training process at the individual level.
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