Ramkhamhaeng Hospital offers the Safe & Strong Basketball Youth Program to ensure young players are strong, safe, and developing appropriately as they pursue their dreams.
Safe & Strong Basketball Youth Program
The program is supervised and analyzed by Asst. Prof. Dr. Sitha Pongpibool, an expert in sports medicine, exercise therapy, and exercise science (University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), and former Dean of the Faculty of Sports Science, Chulalongkorn University.
Program Components
1. Anthropometry Assessment Package
Price: 6,500 THB
This package includes an assessment of physical fitness, strength, and performance, as well as an evaluation of body shape and proportions (height, weight, muscle size, and body fat percentage) to:
- Track growth and body balance.
- Determine readiness and suitability for playing sports safely.
Assessment Items
- Weight – Height Measurement: To monitor age-appropriate growth.
- BMI and Body Composition: Measures fat and muscle ratio.
- Wingspan Measurement: Assesses arm length advantage for basketball.
- 7-Point Skinfolds Test: Detailed assessment of body fat percentage.
- Arm and Core Muscle Strength Tests: Such as Push-ups and Planks.
- Body Fat and Muscle Mass (%Body fat & Muscle mass).
- Joints Range of Motion (ROM).
Basketball-Specific Fitness Assessment
- Speed Test (¾ Court Sprint)
Measures short-distance running ability and initial quickness used in real play.
Evaluates rapid change of direction and movement on the court.
Assesses long-distance running capacity and physical stamina.
Measures explosive leg power, crucial for rebounding and scoring.
2. Strength and Endurance Enhancement Training Program (10 days)
Price: 29,000 THB
This specialized program for basketball aims to:
- Safety: Reduce risk of ankle and knee injuries.
- Personalized: Tailor the training to your child's needs.
- Strength & Stamina: Run longer with sustained performance.
- Game Development: Jump higher, become more agile.
- Potential Enhancement: Run faster, feel confident in contact.
- Added Protection: Stronger shoulders, confident shooting, fewer injuries.
The goal is for your child to play to their full potential, safely, and with confidence in every game.
3. Training Program for Knee & Ankle Stability
Quantity: 5 Sessions
Price: 10,000 THB
Assessment Items
- Protect Your Joints – Elevate Your Game: Protect ankles and knees with correct training for continuous play without injury setbacks.
- Designs specific exercises to strengthen ankle and knee muscles.
- Reduces the risk of twists, sprains, and injuries during basketball play.
- Helps athletes jump, run, and change direction with greater confidence and safety.
