CURRENT CONCEPTS OF PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE

Overview

Journal Int J Sports Phys Ther

Specialty Rehabilitation Medicine

Date 2015 Dec 1

PMID 26618058

Citations 66

Authors

George Davies

Bryan L Riemann

Robert Manske

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Abstract

As knowledge regarding rehabilitation science continues to increase, exercise programs following musculoskeletal athletic injury continue to evolve. Rehabilitation programs have drastically changed, especially in the terminal phases of rehabilitation, which include performance enhancement, development of power, and a safe return to activity. Plyometric exercise has become an integral component of late phase rehabilitation as the patient nears return to activity. Among the numerous types of available exercises, plyometrics assist in the development of power, a foundation from which the athlete can refine the skills of their sport. Therefore, the purpose of this clinical commentary is to provide an overview of plyometrics including: definition, phases, the physiological, mechanical and neurophysiological basis of plyometrics, and to describe clinical guidelines and contraindications for implementing plyometric programs.

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