Impact of a Proprioceptive Program on Dynamic Balance and Ankle Injury Prevention in Professional Basketball Players
Abstract
Ankle injuries account for up to 45% of all injuries in basketball players, being one of the most common causes of sports absenteeism. In this context, the present study aimed to evaluate the impact of a proprioceptive training program on the prevention of ankle injuries and the improvement of dynamic balance in professional players of the "Motilones del Norte" Basketball Club. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design was developed, using a non-probability convenience sample of 12 athletes divided into an experimental group (n=7) and a control group (n=5). The intervention lasted 12 weeks, with three weekly sessions of specific proprioceptive exercises. The instruments applied were the Y-Balance Test (YBT) to measure dynamic balance and a risk factor survey to identify injury history. Statistical analysis was performed using the student t test for related samples, the Wilcoxon test, and the Mann-Whitney U test, depending on the data distribution. Among the most significant results, a significant improvement in the dominant foot reach was observed in the experimental group (Z=-2.226, p=0.026), a reduction in the functional asymmetry index (Z=-2.375, p=0.018), and a significant difference in the post-test between groups in the posteromedial direction (U=1.000, p=0.017). Additionally, a 42% decrease in the incidence of ankle injuries was reported among participants who completed the program.
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