Effect of Standing Pilates on Balance in Basketball Players

Abstract

Background: Balance is necessary component in sport activities to reduce non-contact injuries specifically in b asketball players. Balance training during competitive season reduces occurrence of injury by 38%.Hence in thi s study we evaluated effect of standing Pilates on balance in basketball players. Aim: To study the effect of standing Pilates on balance in basketball players. Objectives To find out balance using star excursion test and Activity Specific Balance Confidence Scale in baske tball players. Method & Material: In Pre-Post Experimental study design, 30 Basketball players between age group 18-35 ye ars were included. By taking prior consent individuals balance and confidence was assessed using SEBT and AS BC, data was collected and analysed. Beginners Pilate’s exercises were taught in 1st week and intermittent and advanced were introduced in 3rd and 4th week. Post intervention assessment was done and data was analysed. Result: Mean age was 22 + 0.7 in which 13 males and 13 females were included.4 subjects dropped out from st udy. Data was analysed and students paired t test was used. Mean of pre SEBT(R) and mean of post SEBT(R) 2. 51+0.58 was compared with paired t test with p value (0.000) was statistically significant. Mean of pre SEBT (L ) and mean of post SEBT (L) 2.25+0.86 was compared with paired t test with p value (0.000) was statistically si gnificant. Mean of pre ASBC and mean of post ASBC13.7 +3.52 was compared with paired t test with p value (0 .000) was statistically significant. Conclusion: There is significant effect of standing Pilates on balance in basketball players.