Author/Authors :
Fontenay، Benoit Pairot de نويسنده Centre de Recherche et dInnovation sur le Sport , , Lebon، Florent نويسنده Neurology Research Group, Centre for Brain Research, , , Champely، Stephane نويسنده Centre de Recherche et dInnovation sur le Sport , , Argaud، s نويسنده Centre de Recherche et dInnovation sur le Sport , , Blache، yoann نويسنده Centre de Recherche et dInnovation sur le Sport , , Christian، Collet نويسنده Centre de Recherche et dInnovation sur le Sport , , Monteil، Monteil نويسنده Centre de Recherche et dInnovation sur le Sport ,
Abstract :
The aim of this explorative study was to determine the most effective physical training program to reduce
neuromuscular risk factors of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear and to improve jumping performance. Twentyfour
female basketball players were divided into three groups: Specific Physical Training Group (SPTG), combined
specific Physical and Mental Training Group (PMTG) and Control Group (CG). The training program was conducted
over a period of eight weeks including two sessions per week during basketball practice. Dynamic valgus, Peak Vertical
Impact Force (PVIF), Rate of Force Development (RFD), and jumping performance were measured at pre- and posttests.
When all the participants were pooled, statistics showed a decrease (-36%) in dynamic valgus. No significant
results were observed for PVIF and RFD. Jumping performance improved by 12% in SPTG and remained constant in
PMTG and CG. Adding specific physical training to basketball practice should be the most effective program to prevent
ACL tear while improving jumping performance in young female basketball players.
