Tag: Basketball

Reference Values of Physical Performances in Young Female Basketball Players in Palestine: Effect of Maturity Status

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SUMMARY Background. Limited research has investigated the relationship between anthropomet­ric profile, biological maturity, and specific physical performances in female basketball players. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the influence of chronological age and maturity status on anthropometric variables and physical performances. Methods. One-hundred-fifty female basketball-players aged between 12-16 years participated in this … Continued

Effect of Eight-Week Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Pattern-Based Exercises on Performance Scores and Postural Stability in Elite Men Basketball Players

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SUMMARY Background and objective. Balance is essential to an athlete’s ability and may be affected by some interventions like exercise. The Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) exercises to facilitate and control neuro-muscular systems. This study investigated the Effect of eight-week Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) pattern-based exercises on function and balance in elite basketball players. Materials and methods. This study was … Continued