The effect of circadian rhythmicity on lower extremity strength and balance in female athletes
| dc.authorid | 0009-0005-1723-9901 | |
| dc.authorid | 0000-0003-4545-210X | |
| dc.authorid | 0000-0002-8070-0626 | |
| dc.authorid | 0000-0002-1000-2881 | |
| dc.authorid | 0000-0003-1411-2778 | |
| dc.authorid | 0000-0002-0046-6711 | |
| dc.contributor.author | Aktaş, Burcu | |
| dc.contributor.author | Korkmaz Salkılıç, Esra | |
| dc.contributor.author | Anıl, Berna | |
| dc.contributor.author | Akdemir, Enes | |
| dc.contributor.author | Akgün, Soner | |
| dc.contributor.author | Yılmaz, Ali Kerim | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-14T10:56:01Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-07-14T10:56:01Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.department | AÇÜ | |
| dc.description.abstract | The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of circadian rhythmicity (CR) on lower extremity strength and balance performance in 22 female athletes (19-24 y). Participants underwent isokinetic knee strength, Single Leg Hop Tests (SLHT), Y Balance Test (YBT), and isokinetic static/dynamic balance tests. All measurements were randomized and performed at 9:00, 14:00, and 19:00 to assess CR variation. In total, 3 angular strength, 5 jump, and 2 balance tests were analyzed. When comparing results across time zones, body temperature, isokinetic 60 degrees/sec extension (Ext) strength, and several bipedal static balance parameters Forward-Backward Standard Deviation (SBFD), Average Forward-Backward Speed (AFBS), and Ellipse Area (EA)) showed statistical significance (p>0.05). No significant differences were found in other isokinetic strength tests, all SLHTs, Y balance, or dynamic balance tests (p>0.05). Significant CR effects on lower extremity strength were observed only in the 60 sec extension, with overall strength peaking at 14:00. Strength asymmetry remained similar across time points. These findings suggest that time-sensitive performance parameters like strength and static balance are influenced by CR, while balance and coordination parameters appear more stable. Accordingly, scheduling strength-based training during midday hours may optimize performance by leveraging CR-related variations. | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.1080/07420528.2025.2597962 | |
| dc.identifier.endpage | 288 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 0742-0528 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1525-6073 | |
| dc.identifier.issue | 2 | |
| dc.identifier.startpage | 277 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/11494/6329 | |
| dc.identifier.volume | 43 | |
| dc.identifier.wos | WOS:001632270100001 | |
| dc.identifier.wosquality | Q2 | |
| dc.indekslendigikaynak | Web of Science | |
| dc.institutionauthor | Akgün, Soner | |
| dc.institutionauthorid | 0000-0003-1411-2778 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | CHRONOBIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | |
| dc.relation.publicationcategory | Makale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı | |
| dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccess | |
| dc.subject | Circadian rhythm | |
| dc.subject | Isokinetic strength | |
| dc.subject | Balance | |
| dc.subject | Female athletes | |
| dc.subject | Lower extremity | |
| dc.title | The effect of circadian rhythmicity on lower extremity strength and balance in female athletes | |
| dc.type | Article |












