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Comparative Study of Dominant and Non-Dominant Limb Balance Among Undergraduate Students

Abstract

The study examines the difference in balance performance between the dominant and non-dominant limbs among undergraduate students, with emphasis on functional differences in postural control and stability between the two limbs. Limb balance is an important component of physical function and depends on the integration of sensory information, neuromuscular control, muscle strength, joint stability, and coordination. Assessment of balance between limbs provides useful information for understanding functional asymmetry and may contribute to the evaluation of normal postural performance among young adults. The study will assess and compare balance performance between the dominant and non-dominant limbs of undergraduate students. The specific objectives will include determining balance performance of the dominant limb, assessing balance performance of the non-dominant limb, comparing the mean balance scores between both limbs, and determining whether measurable differences exist between dominant and non-dominant limb performance. A comparative cross-sectional research design will be adopted for the study. Undergraduate students will be selected using an appropriate sampling technique, and limb dominance will be determined using a standardized procedure. Balance performance will be assessed using an appropriate validated balance assessment method under controlled testing conditions. Data obtained will be analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, while appropriate inferential statistical tests will be applied to determine whether observed differences between the dominant and non-dominant limbs are statistically significant. The study is expected to reveal measurable differences in balance performance between the dominant and non-dominant limbs among the participants. The dominant limb may demonstrate different balance performance from the non-dominant limb, although the magnitude of variation is expected to differ among individuals. Differences may also be observed in measures of postural stability, sway, or balance maintenance, depending on the assessment method used. The findings will be useful to anatomists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, sports scientists, orthopaedic practitioners, and other professionals involved in functional and musculoskeletal assessment. The study may provide useful reference information for understanding normal limb asymmetry and may support the assessment of balance, rehabilitation planning, sports performance evaluation, and identification of unusual differences in limb function among young adults. The study will conclude by comparing dominant and non-dominant limb balance among undergraduate students and documenting the observed patterns of functional variation. It is recommended that standardized balance assessment procedures be used when evaluating limb-specific postural performance, while further studies involving larger and more diverse populations should be conducted to establish broader reference data on normal balance asymmetry.

Keywords: Limb balance, dominant limb, non-dominant limb, balance performance, postural stability, undergraduate students, limb dominance, postural control, functional asymmetry, neuromuscular coordination, muscle strength, balance assessment, young adults, musculoskeletal function, functional assessment.