1Ph. D Research Scholar.
2Associate Professor & Head,
The prevalent ratio of injuries in basketball influences the lower appendages, particularly, ankle and knee joint, and this is the real reason for missed long periods of training amid a season. Additionally, ankle and knee injuries can increase the risk factor of intermittent injuries. An exercise protocol is conceivably a critical preventative measure as it seemed to diminish the occurrence of ankle and knee injuries.
To examine the impact of a structured thera-band exercise protocol intended to reduce the rate of ankle and knee injuries in young basketball players.
48 male players aged 19–25 years; contributed in the study, 24 in experiment group; 24 players in the control group. The program is a modification of other prevention exercise protocol previously proven to be effective. All exercises in the present protocol are attuned so that a more progressive development in the exercise is accessible.
A structured training protocol (thera-band exercise programme) to improve neuromuscular power, strength, and control and to reduce ankle and knee injuries.
The rate of injuries to the ankle or knee.
During the season, 6 ankle and knee injuries occurred, 5 injuries in the control group; (2 injuries in training and 3 during matches) and 1 injury in the experiment group (0 injuries in training and 1 injury in matches). Rarer injured players were in the experiment group than in the control group.
Structured exercise training protocol of thera-band exercises focusing on awareness and can successfully prevent ankle and injuries in young basketball players. Preventive training ought to hence be presented as a vital part of youth sports programmes.
Basketball, ankle, knee, exercise, prevention
