Low volume plyometric training improved postural stability in basketball players

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of six weeks of low-volume PT on dynamic PS. 24 male collegiate basketball players volunteered to participate in the study and were randomly assigned to the experimental or control groups. The experimental group underwent low volume PT exercises (80-120 jumps) twice a week for six weeks. Dynamic PS was evaluated by the 8-direction limits of stability (LOS) test using the Biodex Balance System. Repeated measures analyses of variance (ANOVAs) were conducted to determine if any difference existed between groups and time of testing in any of these parameters. Results showed that LOS performances in the total, forward, left, forward-left, and forward-right directions were significantly improved after six weeks of lowvolume PT. This study demonstrates that low-volume PT can improve dynamic PS in collegiate basketball players.