The Effect of Bosu Ball Strengthening Exercise on Dynamic Balance Among UniKL RCMP Athletes
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https://doi.org/10.56532/mjsat.v5i3.466Keywords:
Bosu Ball exercise, Dynamic Balance, Y Balance Test, Athletes, Ankle StrengtheningAbstract
Acute ankle sprains are prevalent among athletes and often result in long-term impairment, including chronic ankle instability. Strengthening interventions like Bosu ball exercises may enhance dynamic balance and reduce injury recurrence. This randomized control trial compared the effects of Bosu ball exercises versus general ankle stretching on dynamic balance in 50 UniKL RCMP athletes aged 18–25. Participants were assigned to either an intervention group (Bosu ball exercises) or a control group (general stretching). Both groups trained once weekly for four weeks. The Y Balance Test assessed dynamic balance pre- and post-intervention. The intervention group showed significant improvements (p < 0.05), whereas the control group showed minimal change. In conclusion, Bosu ball exercises are more effective than general stretching in enhancing dynamic balance and should be integrated into athletic training programs.
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