Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the level of athlete fatigue at the time of implementation of a neuromuscular training protocol influences injury prevention. The training protocol in this study was a three-phase program which included a transition from static training exercises to dynamic training exercises with the use of balance, strength, and plyometric exercises. The sample for this study consisted of two male Division II basketball teams, Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida Southern College. The subjects were all a minimum of 18 years of age. Based on the results found in this study physical fatigue was not a significant variable in lessening knee and ankle injuries in Division II male basketball players. Based upon the results, however, the training protocol used in this program appeared to be successful in preventing ligamentous and cartilaginous knee injuries in both intervention groups.