Mean scores for Modified Balance Error Scoring System (M-BESS) by three observers for three different testing conditions
| Mean | SD | |
|---|---|---|
| Barefoot on firm surface (control) | ||
| Double legs | 10.0 | 0 |
| Single leg | 8.7 | 1.3 |
| Tandem | 9.7 | 0.5 |
| Total | 28.4 | 1.5 |
| Cleats on FieldTurf*† | ||
| Double legs | 9.9 | 0.4 |
| Single leg | 7.2 | 1.4 |
| Tandem | 9.2 | 1.2 |
| Total | 26.3 | 2.0 |
| Cleats on firm surface*† | ||
| Double legs | 10.0 | 0 |
| Single leg | 7.3 | 1.7 |
| Tandem | 9.3 | 0.9 |
| Total | 26.6 | 2.1 |
N=60 athletes tested.
*Wearing full protective equipment with cleats.
†Football players removed their helmets for the M-BESS evaluation.