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This study investigates the impact of unstable surface training on power development in adolescents while ensuring bone health.

A151: The Effect of Unstable Surface Training on Power in Adolescents

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Randomized controlled trials evaluate unstable surface training effects on power in adolescents, suggesting optimal training parameters.

This study investigates the impact of unstable surface training on power development in adolescents while ensuring bone health.
Searched multiple databases for eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from inception to November 2024.
Conducted a meta-analysis using a random-effects model to evaluate overall effect sizes and subgroup analyses.
Assessed methodological quality using the PEDro scale and analyzed results using Stata 17.0.
UST showed a small overall effect on power in adolescents (SMD = 0.24, p = 0.02).
Participants with over 2 years of training history benefited more from UST (SMD = 0.37, p = 0.005).
Combining UST with plyometrics led to a synergistic effect on power (SMD = 0.36, p < 0.001).
Optimal training parameters included 25-minute sessions, 8-week duration, and 3 sessions per week, showing significant effects on power.

Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

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