The Effect of Plyometric Training in Freestyle Adolescent Wrestlers

NCT06372808 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 2022/118
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to determine the effect of plyometric exercises on physical fitness parameters in freestyle adolescent wrestlers.

Conditions

Physical Fitness; Power

Keywords

Plyometric Exercises; Physical Fitness; Wrestlers

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Change from Baseline in Strength at 8 weeks

  Hand Grip Strength Test: Grip strength is a measurement method to evaluate overall body strength and upper extremity performance. This test measures the maximum isometric contraction strength of the hand and forearm muscles. It will be conducted using a hand-grip dynamometer. Back and Leg Strength Test: This test assesses the strength of the back and leg muscles. It is performed using a back-leg dynamometer.

  Baseline, 8 weeks

• Change from Baseline in Endurance at 8 weeks

  The McGill Core Endurance Test, which consists of four positions (Trunk Flexors Endurance Test, Trunk Extensors Endurance Test, and Right and Left Lateral Plank Tests), will measure participants' endurance. The maximum time each participant can remain in these positions will be recorded in seconds. Collectively, these tests evaluate the endurance and strength of various core muscles.

  Baseline, 8 weeks

• Change from Baseline in Agility at 8 weeks

  Agility will be measured using the Agility T-Test. This test is set up in a T-shape with four contact points, covering a 10-meter length and width area. Participants must complete a series of movements between these contact points in different directions and patterns as quickly as possible. What sets this test apart from other agility tests is that the participant always faces the same direction. Changes in direction are made by sidestepping to the right and left or by running backward.

  Baseline, 8 weeks

• Change from Baseline in Wrestling Performance at 8 weeks

  Wrestling performance will be measured using a special judo fitness test. The test consists of three application sections of 15, 30, and 30 seconds each, with 10-second rest intervals between applications. In each section, the judoka (tori) must throw the other two judokas (uke) as quickly as possible using the ipon-seoi-nage technique. The distance between the ukes is 6 meters, and the tori starts the applications at 3 meters from each uke. Participants' heart rates (HR) are recorded immediately after the test (HR\_post) and one minute later (HR\_1 min). The throws and HR are recorded at the end of the test. The scoring index for this test is a combination of your post-test and 1-minute later heart rates, divided by the total number of throws. The formula is as follows: Index score = (HR\_post + HR\_1 min) / throws (total).

  Baseline, 8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Training Group

EXPERIMENTAL

The training group will receive a carefully designed plyometric training program by a qualified and experienced physiotherapist. This program will be implemented twice a week for eight weeks, with the number of sets and repetitions of the exercises adjusted weekly to ensure a progressive and safe training regimen. Evaluations will be conducted at the beginning and end of the eight weeks to assess the effects of the plyometric training. Plyometric training program: * Vertical jumps * Tuck jumps * Two-legged broad jumps * One-legged bounding * Depth jumps from a 40 cm height Rest intervals between repetitions and sets were set at 15-30 seconds. A 20-minute warm-up period before the program and a 20-minute cool-down period afterwards were planned.

Other: The Plyometric Exercise

Control Group

EXPERIMENTAL

The control group will continue their regular training program without additional interventions. The routine training program for the control group includes basic strength training (weightlifting exercises), cardiovascular training (biking, running, sprint training, jogging), technical and tactical training, and match-style wrestling. Evaluations will be conducted at the beginning and end of the eight weeks.

Other: The Regular Training

Interventions

The Plyometric Exercise OTHER

The training group will perform plyometric exercises for eight weeks in addition to their regular training program.

Training Group

The Regular Training OTHER

The control group's regular training includes basic strength training, cardiovascular training, technical and tactical training, and match-style wrestling.

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 10 Years - 15 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Individuals engaged in freestyle wrestling sport with a valid license,
• Aged between 10 and 15 years old,
• Have been practicing this sport for at least three years,
• Not involved in any other sports discipline,
• Willing to cooperate and volunteer for the study,
• The research will include those who have not received medical treatment in the last three months and will not receive treatment during the study period.

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with injuries and chronic pain,
• Smokers,
• Regular medication users,
• Those with neurological and systemic diseases,
• Individuals who have experienced trauma and undergone surgery in the last three months,
• Athletes who withdraw their voluntary participation

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hasan Kalyoncu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Batipark Sports Hall

Kahramanmaraş, 46050, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Study Officials

• Aysenur Tuncer, PhD

  Hasan Kalyoncu University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Aysenur Tuncer, PhD

CONTACT

+90342 2118080; aysenur.tuncer@hku.edu.tr

Talha Gökçe, PT

CONTACT

talhagokce89@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: İnvestigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 15, 2024
• First Posted: April 18, 2024
• Study Start: October 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2024
• Study Completion: November 15, 2024
• Last Updated: August 14, 2024

Record last verified: 2023-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)