A study on the level of awareness of amateur basketball players in selected barangays in Kawit, Cavite regarding joint protection techniques

Date of Completion

2001

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Basketball, Athletes Injuries

Abstract

Joint protection technique is a technique that tries to reduce the force on the joint to slow joint damage. In an athlete, joint protection techniques are divided into 4 areas namely warm-up exercises, cool-down exercises, use of accessories/ supporting pads and actual game. 32 participants qualified in the criteria and was included in the study which aimed to determine the level of awareness of amateur basketball players in selected brgy's. in kawit, Cavite regarding joint protection technique and its 4 areas. Majority of the respondents belongs to 20 -22 years old (46.88%) and most of them have played basketball for 3-4 yrs. (56.25%). Data were gathered through questionnaires consisting of 20 items 5 questions fall under each area of joint protection techniques. Scale was used to determine the extent of awareness, 5 being the highest and 0 being the lowest. Data were compiled and analyzed and the study showed that the subjects have very good level of awareness regarding joint protection joint protection techniques. In the specific components subject had a very good level of awareness as to warm-up and use of accessories/ supporting pads and and a good level of awareness as a cool-down and actual game. In view of the study, the researchers would like to recommend on future replicates to conduct a training program regarding joint protection technique among amateur basketball players and focus their seminars on their weak points.

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