THE EFFECT OF A TRAINING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE MUSCLE BALANCE AND NERVE CONDUCTION VELOCITY OF THE KNEE JOINT TO REDUCE MUSCLE INJURIES OF THE SKIPPERS

Abstract

This research aims to improve muscle balance and nerve conduction speed of the knee joint to reduce muscle injuries for fencers. The researcher used the experimental method due to its suitability to the nature of the research by using the experimental design of the single group. The research sample was chosen intentionally and included junior fencers at Diyala Club in Iraq, where the total community of the research sample was (16) fencers divided into (8) fencers, a survey sample divided into (4) distinguished and (4) non-distinguished, and (8) fencers, a basic sample, aged (14-16) years. The program was applied, which contains plyometric exercises, weights, and (PNF). The most important results were reached, which are that the training program had a positive impact on developing the nerve conduction speed of the knee joint, as the training program led to an improvement in muscle strength and range of motion. The researcher recommended the importance of using plyometric exercises, weights, and (PNF) on fencers due to their importance in developing the nerve conduction speed and increasing muscle strength and range of motion.