Abstract
The study aimed to analyze the effects of the Fifa 11 + Program and functional training exercises on the postural balance of adult male basketball players. Nine athletes participated in an assessment of balance, pre and post intervention, through computerized dynamic posturography, including sensory organization tests (SOT). Athletes practiced the protocol exercises over the 12-week period. The results evidenced that the proposed protocol contributed to improve the postural balance in condition six of the TOS, as well as there were gains on the somatosensory system post intervention. The protocol had positive effects on athletes' balance and proprioception, a relevant factor in the prevention of sports injuries.
KEYWORDS
Basketball; Postural balance; Proprioception; Exercise
