| Keywords |
Neuromuscular training ; Lower extremity injury risk ; Freestyle ski players |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to investigate and verify effects of 16 week neuromuscular training on lower extremity injury risk in free style ski players. Subjects of this study were 13 Korean male free style ski players. Amongst the subjects, national-class players were assigned randomly as an experimental group (n=7) and the rest players as a control group (n=6). During the experimental period two groups had a same physical training which included weight training, interval training, circuit training etc. Experimental group performed neuromuscular training (2 hours a day, 3 times for 16 week) which is inclusive of plyometric training as an addition to physical training. This study also conducted Y-balance test both groups between pre and post-test. Results of this study are as follows. Y-balance test result showed a significant exercise effect in right posteromedial (p<.05), and significantly difference between groups in right posterolateral (p<.05). And experimental group marked higher grades as compared to control group in left performance (p<.05). Especially significantly showed coefficient in left postero lateral. In conclusion, 16 week neuromuscular training is considered a useful training method for enhancing Free style ski players dynamic balance and lower extremity injury. |