Evaluating the Effectiveness of Plyometric Training of Shoulder Complex Muscles in Enhancing Dynamic Balance and Coordination Among College Students

Sonal Quiriyal; Akansha Suman; Sashank Kumar; Divya Kashyap; Abhishek Kumar Sandilya

doi:10.22270/hjhs.v10i1.221

Sonal Quiriyal Assistant Professor, Ras Bihari Bose Subharti University, Dehradun
Akansha Suman Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, SPAHS, SGRR University, Dehradun
Sashank Kumar Assistant Professor, Uttaranchal College of Health Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun
Divya Kashyap Assistant Professor, Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences College of Physiotherapy, Varanasi
Abhishek Kumar Sandilya Assistant professor, Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences - College of Physiotherapy, Varanasi, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22270/hjhs.v10i1.221

Keywords: Plyometric Training, Dynamic Balance, Hand-Eye Coordination, Shoulder Complex Muscles, Badminton

Abstract

Background: Plyometric exercises have been widely recognized for enhancing neuromuscular coordination and athletic performance. This study evaluated the effects of plyometric training on shoulder complex muscles in improving dynamic balance and coordination among college students.

Materials and methods: Thirty college students aged 20–28 years were randomly assigned to two groups: Group A (basic badminton training) and Group B (badminton-specific training with plyometric training). Training was conducted for six weeks, with assessments on Day 1 and Day 42 utilizing the Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test and Hand-Eye Coordination Test.

Results: Statistically significant improvements were observed in Group B compared to Group A in both dynamic balance and coordination. Group B demonstrated a mean increase of 8.04 in the Y-Balance Test for the right arm and 7.02 for the left arm. For hand-eye coordination, Group B outperformed Group A with a mean difference of 7.7.

Conclusion: Plyometric training effectively enhances dynamic balance and hand-eye coordination in college students, with potential implications for injury prevention and performance optimization in sports.

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