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Background Neuromuscular control (NMC) is crucial for athletic performance in sports like basketball, which demands quick directional changes and explosive movements. Common injuries to the knee, ankle, and lower extremities highlight the need for effective injury prevention strategies. Bosu Ball exercises may enhance NMC by activating stabilizing muscles and improving proprioception, which can benefit dynamic movements in basketball. While Bosu Ball training shows promise in improving balance and functional performance, research specifically targeting its effects on NMC in basketball players is scarce.
Methodology: A literature review study was done using the specified search criteria to carry out a literature review, the search phrases "a study to evaluate the effects of bosu ball exercises on neuromuscular control among basketball players" were employed between the years 2015 and 2024. We have discovered 10 publications with complete text and methodologies for additional examination from diverse academic journals.
Results: The results indicate that a combination of targeted Bosu ball exercises focusing on neuromuscular control significantly reduced pain, improved functionality, and enhanced stability in both the left and right legs, showing an average increase. These findings suggest that both treatments are beneficial when tailored to the specific needs of basketball players regarding the effects of Bosu ball exercises on neuromuscular control.
Conclusion We identified 10 publications that evaluated the impact of Bosu ball exercises on neuromuscular control in basketball players. The studies highlight that these exercises significantly improve dynamic balance, lower extremity stability, and landing mechanics. Incorporating Bosu ball exercises into basketball training can effectively enhance performance and prevent injuries by improving proprioception and balance during complex movements
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2. Sañudo B, Sánchez-Hernández J, Bernardo-Filho M, Abdi E, Taiar R, Núñez J. Integrative Neuromuscular Training in Young Athletes, Injury Prevention, and Performance Optimization: A Systematic Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(15):7777. doi:10.3390/ijerph18157777
3. Scanlan AT, Dalbo VJ. Improving practice and performance in basketball. Sports (Basel). 2019;7(3):50. doi:10.3390/sports7030050
4. Andreoli CV, Chiaramonte S, Forelli L, Pochini AC, Ejnisman B, Cohen M. Epidemiology of sports injuries in basketball: integrative systematic review. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2018;4(1):e000468. doi:10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000468
5. Pavlova, I., & Oleynik, S. (2022). Influence of Bosu ball and Theraband exercises on balance in youth basketball players. Pedagogics, Psychology, Medical-Biological Problems of Physical Training and Sports.
6. Karakoc, B. et al. (2020). Effects of BOSU ball exercise on jump performance in athletes. ResearchGate.
7. Kim js, jeong ts, kim dy. Effects of balance and proprioceptive exercises on proprioception and performance in athletes: a systematic review. J strength cond res. 2015;29(5):1463-74.
8. Cao s, gao l, geok sk, liu j, wang z. The effects of balance training on physical fitness and skill- related performance in basketball players: a systematic review. 2025 jan 14.
9. Yang yr, chen c, pan ch, yen sy, cheng cf. Effects of half-time re–warm-up with core strength exercises on subsequent agility and power performance in basketball players. The journal of strength and conditioning research. 2024 sep 17;
10. Luo s, kim geok soh, zhao y, kim lam soh, sun h, mohd j, et al. Effect of core training on athletic and skill performance of basketball players: a systematic review. Plos one. 2023 jun 22;18(6):e0287379–9.
11. sarikaya m, kilinçarslan g, kayantaş i, avci p, bayrakdar a. Basketbolcularda statik isınma egzersizlerinin dikey sıçrama ve denge performansina akut etkisinin incelenmesi. The online journal of recreation and sports. 2023 jul 30;12(3):378–85,
12. zhao w, wang c, bi y, chen l. Effect of integrative neuromuscular training for injury prevention and sports performance of female badminton players. Hsieh th, editor. Biomed research international. 2021 apr 23;2021:1–12.
13. özgür doğan,effects of an 8-week core training program on general strength, balance, and psychomotor development in 12-14-year-old male basketball players.2021 15:1
14. zacharakis e, bourdas d, kotsifa m, bekris e, velentza e. Original article effect of balance and proprioceptive training on balancing and technical skills in 13-14-year-old youth basketball players. Journal of physical education and sport ® (jpes) [internet]. 2020;20(5):2487–500.
15. canl u. Effects of neuromuscular training on motoric and selected basketball skills in pre-pubescent basketball players. Universal journal of educational research. 2019 jan;7(1):16–23.
16. Aisha elfateh. Effects of ten weeks of instability resistance training (bosu ball) on muscular balance and the learning level of fencing basics. J strength cond res. 2025;39(2):350-360.
17. borao o, planas a, beltran v, corbi f. Effects of a 6-week neuromuscular ankle training program on the star excursion balance test for basketball players. Apunts medicina de l’esport. 2015 jul;50(187):95–102.
18. Tura ş, gökmen kilinçarslan, akan bayrakdar, veli ozan çakir. The impact of bosu training on the development of static and dynamic balance in teenage basketball players. International journal of religion. 2024 apr 9;5(5):424–31.
19. Keiner M, Sander A, Wirth K, Schmidtbleicher D. The influence of functional training on physical fitness and sports performance: a systematic review. J Strength Cond Res. 2024;38(1):101–110. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000004509
20. Qasem A, Abouelnour A, Salman SA, Abdelbasset WK. Core complex training and upper-body power: Effects on basketball shooting performance. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2023;15(1):112. doi:10.1186/s13102-023-00712-4
21. James Madison University. BOSU ball: training and recommendations [Internet]. Harrisonburg (VA): James Madison University Kinesiology Department; c2020 [cited 2025 Apr 12]. Available from: https://www.cisat.jmu.edu/kin/emc/bosuball.html