| Abstract: | Posture in basketball players is crucial for understanding the impact of specific sports related loads on postural changes and for the early detection of potential abnormalities. Basketball, as a dynamic and high-intensity sport, involves repetitive movement patterns, asymmetrical loading, and frequent changes in direction, which over time affect body alignment, stability, and the functional capacity of athletes. Due to the nature of the game,
basketball players are constantly exposed to rapid movements, jumps, landings, and explosive directional changes, which can lead to the development of specific postural adaptations or even abnormalities. Posture plays an important role in a person’s health, movement, and overall well-being. Proper posture ensures an even distribution of body weight, reduces stress on the musculoskeletal system, and allows for the optimal functioning of internal organs. In contrast, poor posture can lead to muscular imbalances,
overloading of specific structures, and the onset of pain—most commonly in the back, neck, and shoulder regions. The consequences may even extend to issues with breathing,
circulation, and reduced overall physical efficiency. In athletes, particularly basketball players, posture is directly linked to their performance on the court. Optimal postural alignment provides greater stability during rapid movement changes, improved efficiency in jumping, shooting, and defensive maneuvers, and lowers the risk of injuries such as sprains, dislocations, muscle strains, and overuse syndromes. Basketball players often assume a slightly flexed knee position to enable quick reactions; however, without proper control and under repetitive loading, this may lead to postural deviations such as shoulder asymmetry, abnormal spinal curves, and incorrect foot positioning. Due to the intensity of sports activity and the repetition of specific movements, basketball players often develop postural changes that can affect their long-term health and performance.
Therefore, it is essential that they regularly perform stretching and strengthening exercises that support the maintenance of proper posture. Physiotherapeutic assessment
should be an indispensable part of sports diagnostics, as it enables timely identification of risks and the implementation of targeted corrective measures. Only through active monitoring of posture and appropriate professional care can a high level of athletic performance be maintained and the development of posture-related injuries effectively
prevented. |
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