Integrating Balance and Postural Stability Exercises into the Functional Warm-up for Youth Athletes

Summary the Goal of the Functional Warm-Up Is to Stimulate Sensory and Motor Components Related to Preparatory (Feed-Forward) and Reactive (Feed-Back) Systems Through Functionally Integrated Movement Patterns. This Article Presents Balance and Postural Stability Exercises That Are Easily Implemented Into the Functional Warm-Up as a Movement Preparation Strategy for Youth Athletes.