The Effect Of Plyometric Training On Balance And Proprioception In Different Branches Athletes

The Effect Of Plyometric Training On Balance And Proprioception

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of plyometric training on balance and proprioception in athletes in different branches.

54 athletes participated in the study. Two groups were included as 27 athletics and 27 karate groups. Plyometric training was applied to the athletes participating in our study, 2 days a week for 6 weeks, after 20 minutes of warming up and stretching movements before each training. Sociodemographic characteristics of the athletes were recorded. Dynamic balance Y balance test and static balance Stroke balance test; sense of proprioception was evaluated with Angle reproduction test.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being a licensed athlete in the province of Tokat
• Being an athlete who trains regularly
• To be healthy, between the ages of 12 and 18
• Volunteering to work.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of any disturbance that may affect balance and balance reactions,
• Musculoskeletal injury in the last 6 months,
• Presence of previous musculoskeletal surgery,
• Pregnancy,
• Having an acute or chronic illness or injury that will limit performance in training or a match,
• Calcification or other bone and joint problems,
• Using cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs that affect balance.