Combined Effectivess of Plyometrics and Balance Training in The Prevention of Ankle Sprains in High School Basketball Players –A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries, comprising approximately 14%, in athletes, particularly in sports in which participants frequently jump and land on one foot. Hence the study aims to determine the combined effects of plyometric and balance training in the prevention of ankle sprains in high school basketball players.

60 High school basketball players of age 14–16 years were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A received balance training and Group B received plyometrics and balance training. Standing stork test with eyes open and eyes closed was used as the outcome measure for improvement in balance.

Standing stork Test (eyes open): The pre training values between the groups showed no statistically significant difference whereas post training values between the groups were statistically significant.

Standing Stork Test (eyes closed): The pre training and post training values between the groups were not statistically significant.

Combination of plyometrics with balance training is an effective preventive measure for ankle sprain in high school basketball players.