Neuromuscular Warm-Up Program for Badminton Players

NCT06587516 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: UM.TNC2/UMREC_3398
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 21
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to develop and evaluate a new warm-up program specifically designed for recreational badminton players. The program focuses on exercises that enhance balance and reduce the risk of ankle injury. Participants will be asked to follow this warm-up routine, and their performance will be assessed before and after to see if the exercises improve their balance and overall movement. The goal is to create a practical, effective warm-up routine that can be easily incorporated into badminton practice.

Conditions

Balance; Distorted; Ankle Injury

Keywords

Recreational Badminton; Balance Improvement; Ankle Injury Prevention; Neuromuscular Warm Up; Warm Up Program

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Balance Performance

  Balance will be measured using standardised tests such as the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), which evaluates the participant's reach distances in multiple directions

  pre-test conducted immediately before the intervention and a post-test conducted immediately after the intervention

• Ankle Movement

  This measure will assess the angle of (dorsi-flexion and plantar-flexion) and (inversion and eversion) at the ankle joint during the lunge movement. The aim is to evaluate changes in ankle joint alignment and range of motion as a result of the neuromuscular warm-up program. Ankle angles will be measured using motion capture technology and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to provide accurate and objective data.

  pre-test conducted immediately before the intervention and a post-test conducted immediately after the intervention.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Neuromuscular Activity

  pre-test conducted immediately before the intervention and a post-test conducted immediately after the intervention

Study Arms (2)

Experimental

EXPERIMENTAL

badminton players who plays badminton socially once a week with minimum experience of three years

Behavioral: Neuromuscular Warmup Program

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

badminton players who plays badminton socially once a week with minimum experience of three years

Behavioral: Traditional Warmup Program

Interventions

Neuromuscular Warmup Program BEHAVIORAL

This intervention consists of a structured warm-up routine specifically designed to enhance neuromuscular function and balance. The program includes exercises such as two way forward lunge, single-leg balance, multidirectional lunges, single-leg hops forward and backward, and single-leg calf raises. Each exercise is aimed at improving proprioception, dynamic stability, and lower limb strength.

Experimental

Traditional Warmup Program BEHAVIORAL

This intervention involves a conventional warm-up program. It includes general stretching exercises and light jogging intended to prepare the body for physical activity.

Control

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 49 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Injury free for \>1 year, plays badminton minimum of once a week, have experience of playing at least 3 years

You may not qualify if:

• Badminton players that participate in competition in any level (novice, intermediate or elite tier), involve in any regimented training, participants with any joint disorder, non-communicable diseases (NCD), neurologically unstable, consumption of any medication that can interfere with performance.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Malaya: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Malaya

Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Akbari M, Karimi H, Farahini H, Faghihzadeh S. Balance problems after unilateral lateral ankle sprains. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2006 Nov-Dec;43(7):819-24. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2006.01.0001.

  PMID: 17436168 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Ankle Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Leg Injuries; Wounds and Injuries

Study Officials

• Saranya Navaratnarajah

  Institute for Advanced Studies, Universiti Malaya

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Ms

Model Details: This study uses a crossover design where each participant will experience both the neuromuscular warm-up program (intervention) and the traditional warm-up (control). The order of the interventions will be randomized. After completing the first condition, participants will have a one-day washout period before switching to the other condition. This design allows each participant to serve as their own control, which enhances the comparison between the effects of the two conditions.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 4, 2024
• First Posted: September 19, 2024
• Study Start: October 3, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 18, 2024
• Study Completion: October 20, 2024
• Last Updated: December 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

MY (1)