EFFECTIVENESS OF PLYOMETRIC TRAINING VERSUS LADDER TRAINING ALONG WITH MANUAL THERAPY ON POWER AND AGILITY AMONG GYMNASTIC SUBJECTS WITH POST ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE-A COMPARATIVE STUDY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/wa56ke40Keywords:
Gymnastics injuries, Plyometric training, Sargent Jump Test (SJT), Agility T-Test, Stretch-shortening cycle (SSC)Abstract
BACKGROUND: Achilles tendon rupture is a prevalent injury in gymnastics, often resulting from high-impact movements
such as sudden jumping, fast-twitch activities, abrupt directional changes, dorsiflexion of the foot, or missteps from
significant heights
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the effects of plyometric training, ladder training, and manual therapy on power
and agility in female gymnasts recovering from partially ruptured Achilles tendons.
SUBJECTS AND METHODS:A total of 20 female gymnasts aged 18–25 years with partial Achilles tendon ruptures were
selected and divided into two groups using a convenient sampling technique. Group A (n=10) underwent plyometric
training combined with manual therapy, while Group B (n=10) received ladder training combined with manual therapy.
Both groups participated in 60-minute training sessions over an 8-week period.The objective and the aim was clearly
explained to the ethical committee. The primary outcome measures included power, assessed using the Sargent Jump
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