2017 ISAKOS Biennial Congress ePoster #2508

 

Effects of Plyometric Training Combined with Whole-Body Vibration on Physical Performance of Basketball Players

Gunseli Usgu, PhD, Gaziantep TURKEY
Inci Yuksel, Prof., MD, Ankara, ANKARA TURKEY
Serkan Usgu, PhD, Ankara TURKEY

Dogu Akdeniz University(KKTC), Hasan Kalyoncu University, Famagusta, Gaziantep, TURKEY

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Summary

Whole body vibration training with pliometric exercises is an effective method for enhancing musular strenght and power for professional basketball players and other professional athletes.

Abstract

Introduction

Whole-body vibration has been used to enhance neuromuscular performance of athletes by increasing muscle activation via the stretch reflex. The purpose of this randomized controlled study was to investigate the effects of 6 weeks of whole-body vibration (WBV) training combined with the plyometric exercises on physical performance of professional basketball players.

Methods

24 elit male professional basketball players (18-32 years) were randomly assigned to either WBV group (n=12), which performed plyometric exercises on a vibration platform; or control group (n=12) which performed plyometric exercises on the same platform with no vibration. Both groups performed same plyometric exercises two times per week for 6 weeks. In WBV group vibration intervention consist of progressive frequencies from 25 Hz with increment of 5 Hz two weekly with amplitude of 2 mm. Maximal muscular strength and power were evaluated via by 1 repetation maksimum (1RM) half squat strength test, maximum jump height and peak power of vertical jump test before and after 6 weeks of plyometric training.

Results

Twenty two basketball players completed this study properly. Wilcoxon T tests revealed that maximal muscular strength, vertical jump height and peak power were significantly increased in both groups (all p’s?0.05), following six weeks WBV training. When the two groups compared with each other, Mann Whitney –U tests showed that the increments in all parameters were significant in favor of plyometric training group (all p’s<0.05).

Conclusion

The results of this study indicated that training program including WBV added to the plyometric exercises is an effective method to enhance muscular strength and power in professional basketball players.