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Acute effects of a fatiguing plyometric protocol on balance in athletes

In: Comparative Exercise Physiology
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B. Chatha MYAS-GNDU, Department of Sports Sciences and Medicine, Guru Nanak Dev University, 143005 Amritsar, Punjab, India

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S. Obhrai MYAS-GNDU, Department of Sports Sciences and Medicine, Guru Nanak Dev University, 143005 Amritsar, Punjab, India

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S. Shenoy MYAS-GNDU, Department of Sports Sciences and Medicine, Guru Nanak Dev University, 143005 Amritsar, Punjab, India

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Abstract

Plyometric training enhances muscle strength, power, and balance. However, exercise-induced fatigue may adversely affect balance, increasing injury risks. This study investigates the acute effects of a fatiguing plyometric protocol on balance performance in athletes. Thirty-five athletes (mean age: 21.4 ± 1.8 years) from various sports completed pre- and post-intervention assessments. Exercise intensity was confirmed using blood lactate concentrations as a metabolic marker (Lactate Scout 4), while balance was assessed using the Balance-OTM system with the Clinical Test for Sensory Integration and Balance (CTSIB). Significant increases in blood lactate (indicating high exercise intensity) and significant impairments in balance performance were observed across all CTSIB conditions post-exercise ( P < 0.01). High-intensity plyometric exercise acutely impairs balance performance, potentially elevating injury risk. Coaches should consider fatigue effects when designing training programs.

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