Benefits of Neuromuscular and Plyometric Training in Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement

Authors

Bethanie Evans, Brigham Young University
David Kaiser, Brigham Young University

Keywords

neuromuscular, plyometric, training, injury prevention, performance enhancement

College

Life Sciences

Department

Exercise Sciences

Abstract

A greater incidence of ACL injuries in women compared to men may stem from complex, interrelated factors, including hamstring-quadriceps strength imbalances, joint laxity, and neuromuscular deficits. While congenital joint laxity cannot be reversed, both hamstring/quadriceps imbalances and neuromuscular deficits have been shown to improve with functional neuromuscular training.1,2,3 Consequently, research needs to be conducted to quantitatively measure the changes to hamstring/quadriceps strength ratio as a result of neuromuscular functional training.

Recommended Citation

Evans, Bethanie and Kaiser, David (2013) "Benefits of Neuromuscular and Plyometric Training in Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1137.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1137