Influence of physical training on knee valgus motion and physical performance abilities among adole[s]cent female basketball players

<p>The intent of this study was to determine if high school female basketball players participating in a physical training intervention (including a warm-up and plyometric, jump, flexibility, and strength training) would decrease valgus motion at the knee joint upon impact of a jump landing task. In addition, another aim of the investigation was to determine if the training routine would enhance physical performance factors associated with specific basketball skills (e.g., vertical jump and agility).</p> <p>Twenty high school female basketball players, (experimental group n = 8, mean = 14.2 yrs; control group n = 12, mean = 14.3 yrs) were recruited and introduced to an 8 week physical conditioning program. Significant interactions were found for all three dependant variables (knee valgus motion, vertical jump height, and agility performance time) at the conclusion of the intervention. Results of the study support the premise that a physical training program can positively alter valgus knee motion, improve physical performance factors, and play a crucial role in injury prevention among female youth basketball participants.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Health Promotion and Human Performance

Year

2007

Author dc:creator

• Tahrebandi, Shauhen Charles

Contributors dc:contributor

• Anthony Moreno, PhD, Chair
• Steve McGregor, PhD
• Christine Karshin, PhD

• Women athletes Training of
• Physical education and training
• Sports injuries Prevention
• Knee Wounds and injuries Prevention
• Exercise Physiology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/36

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-1035