EFFECT OF WOBBLE BOARD BALANCE TRAINING PROGRAM ON STATIC BALANCE, DYNAMIC BALANCE & TRIPLE HOP DISTANCE IN MALE COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL ATHLETE

Aim & Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of wobble board balance training program on static & dynamic balance & on triple hop distance in male collegiate basketball athletes. Methodology: Fifty healthy basketball players within a age group of 18-22 yrs. were randomly selected with a baseline BESS score between 6 to 14 & modified SEBT score equal to or greater than 94 (till 100) and they randomly divided into control (n-25) & training group (n-25).The training group were given eight weeks of training ( for first two weeks on floor & next six weeks on wobble board ) & training was given five times a week for first four weeks & three times a week for next four weeks while the control group performed their regular training under the supervision of a physiotherapist . Pre (0 week) & post ( 8 weeks) measurements of static & dynamic balance & triple hop distance were noted for both groups. Results: The pre and post test readings of BESS score shows significant improvement. Similarly, there is a significant improvement in m-SEBT score in all three positions. Pre and post test readings for the triple hop distance shows equal improvement for both control & training group. Discussion & Conclusion: This study concluded that wobble board balance training program is an effective mean for improvement of static & dynamic balance in male collegiate basketball athletes.