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Effect of Integrative Balance and Plyometric Training on Balance, Ankle Mobility, and Jump Performance in Youth Football Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial Cover

Effect of Integrative Balance and Plyometric Training on Balance, Ankle Mobility, and Jump Performance in Youth Football Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/paah.472 | Journal eISSN: 2515-2270
Language: English
Submitted on: May 9, 2025
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Accepted on: Jul 17, 2025
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Published on: Jul 31, 2025
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