Plyometry and Tapping in the Functional Improvement of Non-professional Basketball Players

"The athletes included in the experimental group will undergo an intervention using a plyometric exercise protocol, 2 days a week, and dry needling of the gastrocnemius muscles will be applied in a weekly session.~To perform the dry needling intervention, 0.3x50mm disposable steel needles will be used, applying the quick in-and-out technique. To do this, first of all, the intervention area will be cleaned with alcohol and sterile gloves will be used to perform the manoeuvre in complete safety. The active or latent trigger point is then located within the taut band by inserting the needle deeper and deeper, and then moving the needle up and down in search of a local contraction response. A maximum of 8 insertions or up to the athlete's tolerance limit will be applied."

The athletes included in the control group will perform an intervention using a plyometric exercise protocol, 2 days a week, under the same conditions as the experimental group.