A Comparative Study of Sports-specific Balance Training versus Plyometric Balance Training
Abstract
Introduction: Football is a sport that involves running as the foremost
part in which the lower limb plays a vital role in participation. Balance
training is vital to athletic performance and should be integrated into
an athlete’s daily training. Plyometric represents the performance of
stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) activities that involve a high-intensity
eccentric contraction straightaway after a rapid and powerful concentric
contraction.
Method: It is an experimental study with 30 college male football players
in the age group of 18-25 years. Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria,
they were divided into 2 groups. Group A consisted of 15 individuals
who were trained with sports-specific balance training programmes.
Group B consisted of 15 individuals who were trained with plyometric
balance training. The individuals were trained for 4 weeks with 3 sessions
per week (12 sessions). The pre-test and post-test measurements were
measured using the triple hop test, stork balance test, and modified
star excursion balance test (MSEBT).
Results: Pre-test and post-test results of both groups were compared.
The results showed a highly significant difference in mean values at
p ≤ 0.001.
Conclusion: 4 weeks of sports-specific balance training and plyometric
balance training showed significant improvement in lower limb muscle
strength in collegiate football players.
How to cite this article:
Pooja R, Sudhakar, Gayathri KC, Lakshmikanth
VP, Sharma D. A Comparative Study of Sportsspecific
Balance Training versus Plyometric
Balance Training. Chettinad Health City Med J.
2022;54(1):3-8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2278.2044.202202
References
Lin H, Han K, Ruan B. Effect of virtual reality on functional ankle instability rehabilitation: a systematic review. J Healthc Eng. 2021;2021:7363403. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Chinn L, Hertel J. Rehabilitation of ankle and foot injuries in athletes. Clin Sports Med. 2010;29(1):157-67. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Hootman JM, Dick R, Agel J. Epidemiology of collegiate injuries for 15 sports: summary and recommendations for injury prevention initiatives. J Athl Train. 2007;42(2):311-9. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Halabchi F, Hassabi M. Acute ankle sprain in athletes: clinical aspects and algorithmic approach. World J Orthop. 2020;11(12):534-58. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Lynch SA. Assessment of the injured ankle in the athlete. J Athl Train. 2002;37(4):406-12. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Melanson SW, Shuman VL. Acute ankle sprain. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 [cited 2022 Feb]. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459212/ [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Anguish B, Sandrey MA. Two 4-week balancetraining programs for chronic ankle instability. J Athl Train. 2018;53(7):662-71. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Sousa AS, Leite J, Costa B, Santos R. Bilateral proprioceptive evaluation in individuals with unilateral chronic ankle instability. J Athl Train. 2017;52(4):360-7. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Wright CJ, Linens SW, Cain MS. A randomized controlled trial comparing rehabilitation efficacy in chronic ankle instability. J Sport Rehabil. 2017;26(4):238-49. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Davies G, Riemann BL, Manske R. Current concepts of plyometric exercise. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015;10(6):760-86. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Bobbert MF, Gerritsen KG, Litjens MC, Van Soest AJ. Why is countermovement jump height greater than squat jump height? Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1996;28(11):1402-12. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Hamilton RT, Shultz SJ, Schmitz RJ, Perrin DH. Triplehop distance as a valid predictor of lower limb strength and power. J Athl Train. 2008;43(2):144-51. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Williamson L. Preventing falls: try the stork challenge. BMJ. 2008;336(7640):343-4. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Bulow A, Anderson JE, Leiter JR, MacDonald PB, Peeler J. The modified star excursion balance and y-balance test results differ when assessing physically active healthy adolescent females. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2019;14(2):192-203. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Slimani M, Chamari K, Miarka B, Del Vecchio FB, Chéour F. Effects of plyometric training on physical fitness in team sport athletes: a systematic review. J Hum Kinet. 2016;53:231-47. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Hale SA, Fergus A, Axmacher R, Kiser K. Bilateral improvements in lower extremity function after unilateral balance training in individuals with chronic ankle instability. J Athl Train. 2014;49(2):181-91. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Surakhamhaeng A, Bovonsunthonchai S, Vachalathiti R. Effects of balance and plyometric training on balance control among individuals with functional ankle instability. Physiother Quart. 2020; 28(2):38-45. [Google Scholar]
