The effect of Hanging band Technique exercises with unbalanced floors on the prevention of ankle joint injuries in female handball players

Abstract

Recently, there has been more interest in preventive programs and their importance in protecting players from injuries, especially in the field of handball, due to the strength and speed of the game, as preventive exercises protect athletes from sports injuries that occur during training or competition. The research problem came from the researcher's observation of an increase in injuries, especially in the ankle joint, among female handball players as a result of the short preparation period and the high effort in training. The researcher indicated that the reason for the increase in injuries is the lack of interest in using prevention programs, including HBT exercises on unbalanced floors, which work to activate sensory receptors in the joints and muscles and reduce sports injuries. The single-group experimental method was used, and the experiment was conducted, consisting of pre- and post-tests and exploratory experiments. Preventive exercises were applied for a period of (8) weeks, at a rate of (3) training units per week. The researchers reached the following results, which showed the importance of using HBT exercises on unbalanced floors and the clear effect in reducing injuries to the ankle joint for female handball players.