BASKETBOLCULARDA ELEKTRİKSEL KAS UYARIMI İLE BİRLEŞTİRİLMİŞ PLİOMETRİK ANTRENMANIN SPORTİF PERFORMANS PARAMETRELERİNE ETKİSİ

Abstract

Today, there are various training methods used to increase athletic performance. One of these methods is artificial electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) used as strength maintenance and development training. The objective of the study is to examine the effects of plyometric training applications combined with EMS on sportive performance in basketball players. A total of 20 basketball players between the ages of 15-20 participated in the research. Participants were randomly divided into two equal groups: plyometric (PA) and plyometric training combined with EMS (PEMS). At the beginning and end of the study, the participants' height, body weight, vertical jump, 20m sprint, agility, balance and repeated sprint performance measurements were taken. In the findings of the study, there was a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of the PEMS and PA groups, among all sportive performance parameters. However, it was determined that there was no statistically significant difference between the groups in vertical jump, balance, agility, 20m sprint and repeated sprint performances. As a result, it can be said that both plyometric training and EMS training combined with plyometric training are two effective methods that can be used to improve sportive performance.