Efectividad de un programa de ejercicios pliométricos en ciclistas con lesiones de rodilla amateur de Sumibike en la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Cycling is an activity that over time is taking center stage on the roads, after people ride a bicycle, practice it as a sport, make it a competitive lifestyle.The present investigation was carried out to determine the effectiveness of a program of plyometric exercises in knee injuries of the amateur cyclists of Sumibike in the city of Guayaquil. With the purpose to strengthen and prevent injuries in the knee joint and to emphatisize correct physical preparation. This research work is a quantitative study, with a descriptive scope, experimental design, of pre experimental type, longitudinal cut. The selected sample is a group of 30 people between 21 to 55 years of age they practice cycling in an amateur way and attend Sumibike. Evaluations were made through the clinical history, Cooper test, Drop Jump Test and Lysholm tegner scale. Among the results that were obtained were the increase of sports capabilities by 87% getting an improvement in resistance in 12% of the population, the average jump was 36cm, decreasing the pain by 90%. In conclusion: the Plyometric training program generates better sports performance and greater prevention in knee injuries, cyclists benefit by increasing muscle strength and endurance by improving the knee joint and preventing future injuries.