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BACKGROUND: Jumping or leaping is a form of locomotion or movement in which an organism propels itself through the air along a ballistic trajectory and vertical jump is a movement that is used in a plethora of sports. Along with anaerobic strength of lower limb musculature, core strength is equally important to jump higher. Deep core muscles provide stability to trunk and trunk stability is one of the important factors while jumping. Diaphragm forms the roof of the core while the pelvic floor (PFM) forms the base of core. Several studies have examined the impact of core muscle training on performance outcomes with minimal success and few conclusions but there is very limited literature available which evaluates effect of deep core activation on jumping performance.
Methodology: The design was a pre-post experimental study. A total of 35 female athletes (with mean age 19.2 ± 5.8) related to jumping sports were randomly recruited for this study. Initially vertical jump was assessed using My Jump lab 3 App. Participants received pelvic floor muscle activation protocol for 6 weeks and diaphragm activation protocol for 4 weeks. After 6 weeks post-intervention measurements were recorded.
Result: Our study has seen improvement in vertical jump which was recorded pre- and post- intervention in the selected female players in jumping sports. The statistical analysis was conducted at a 95% confidence level, with the t value-16.33 and p<0.0001 (<0.05) which is considered statistically significant.
Conclusion: This study suggests that 6 weeks of pelvic floor and diaphragm activation exercises are beneficial in improving jump performance in athletes. Therefore, it seems advantageous to add pelvic floor and diaphragm exercises to the regular training program for athletes to improve their performance
Keywords:
Jumping sports, Pelvic floor muscles, Diaphragm, Deep core muscles, Jump
Cite Article:
"EFFECT OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES AND DIAPHRAGM ACTIVATION EXERCISES ON VERTICAL JUMP PERFORMANCE IN JUMPING SPORTS: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.10, Issue 4, page no.a549-a553, April-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2504074.pdf
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