Plyometric training, when used with a periodized strength-training program, can contribute to improvements in vertical jump performance, acceleration, leg strength, muscular power, increased joint awareness, and overall proprioception. Plyometric drills usually involve stopping, starting, and changing directions in an explosive manner. These movements can assist in the development of agility, speed, aerobic capacity and explosive strength. Several studies have been confirmed the role of elastic energy in human movements. Today, Plyometric training is often used by coaches in many exercise...

ESRD is a complex inflammatory disease with multiple causes. Its complex phenotype is the result of interactions between genetic and environmental factors. Apparent trends in epidemiology of ESRD can be attributed to long term diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. These 'silent killers' of kidney disease pronounce their effect much before they are finally diagnosed in a patient. Diabetes causes up to 29.9% of ESRD cases in various developing countries whereas hypertension leads to 13 to 21% of the cases. The risk among Indians to develop this terminal renal disease is very high, as...