The Effectiveness of plyometric and proprioceptive training on dynamic balance among karate athletes - Randomized controlled study
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https://doi.org/10.17979/sportis.2026.12.2.12538Abstract
Karate's increasing popularity in India has led to a rise in injuries, emphasizing the need for effective training techniques to prevent them. Dynamic balance plays a vital role for karate athletes in executing precise movements, transitioning between stances, and maintaining control during rapid actions and powerful strikes. Improved dynamic balance lowers the chance of injury and increases overall performance in competitions in addition to improving technique, speed, and agility. The Randomized controlled study was to evaluate how well plyometric and proprioceptive training enhance dynamic balance in karate athletes, which will help them perform better and avoid injuries. These training methods also promote athletes’ health and wellbeing by improving neuromuscular control and reducing injury risk. Karate athletes were chosen for the research population using predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The participants provided written consent forms. 36 subjects in all. Plyometric training group (n = 18) and proprioceptive training group (n = 18). Using the modified star excursion balance test, the pre-test and post-test were assessed. For six weeks, the training process was conducted three days a week, with a 60-minute session each time. The results confirm that both training methods significantly improve dynamic balance among karate athletes, with proprioceptive training showing superior overall effectiveness, especially in multidirectional stability. The study confirms that both plyometric and proprioceptive training significantly improve dynamic balance in karate athletes, with proprioceptive training showing superior results, particularly in multidirectional stability. This emphasizes how crucial proprioceptive exercises are for improving karate performance and lowering the chance of injury.
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