Effects of Judo- Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Programme Judo Athletes

NCT06708403 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR & AHS/24/0418
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 36
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The study aimed to determine whether the judo-specific injury prevention exercise program had a significant positive effect on the performance of recreational judo athletes, with a particular focus on those employing the ippon technique.

Conditions

Sports Physical Therapy

Keywords

Judo; Sports injury; Martial art; Agility; Plyometric exercise; Strength; IPPON

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Injury Incidence and Severity

  The OSTRC Overuse Injury Questionnaire will be used to measure the incidence and severity of overuse injuries in participants. This tool evaluates pain, function, and participation limitations experienced during training and judo activities. Parameters Assessed: Presence of pain (location and intensity) Impact on training participation Functional limitations caused by pain or injury

  Weekly assessments during the 6-week intervention

• Judo-Specific Performance Assessment

  Performance in judo-specific skills will be assessed through a task-specific checklist, evaluating speed, accuracy, and execution of techniques during a simulated judo match.

  Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention)

• Agility Test Score

  The change in agility will be assessed using the Illinois Agility Test. The test will measure the time (in seconds) taken to complete the agility course.

  Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention).

• Balance Assessment

  The improvement in balance will be assessed using the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), measuring the number of errors in static and dynamic postures.

  Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention)

Study Arms (2)

Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program

EXPERIMENTAL

18 participants will be in the experimental group, following a judo-specific injury prevention exercise protocol for six weeks (three sessions per week). Baseline and post-intervention measurements will evaluate judo-specific skills, agility, balance, and overall performance. The intervention will include: Warm-up exercises tailored for injury prevention Strength and conditioning exercises specific to judo movements Drills focusing on balance, agility, and coordination Gradually progressive intensity over six weeks

Other: Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program

Regular Judo Training

NO INTERVENTION

18 participants will be in the control group, continuing their regular judo training sessions without any additional intervention. The same performance metrics will be measured at baseline and post-intervention. The control group will continue their regular training sessions as guided by their judo coaches, with no alterations.

Interventions

Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program OTHER

The intervention includes a structured program designed specifically for judo athletes to prevent injuries and enhance performance. The program consists of warm-up exercises, strength and conditioning drills, balance improvement exercises, agility training, and sport-specific movements. It is delivered over six weeks, with participants completing three sessions per week. Each session is progressively tailored to improve overall motor skills, prevent overuse injuries, and enhance judo-specific abilities.

Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Recreational judo athletes aged 18 to 35 years.
• Participants with at least one year of regular participation in recreational judo Athletes with no existing major musculoskeletal injuries or chronic health conditions that would limit their ability to participate in the prescribed exercise program.
• Participants willing to provide informed consent and commit to the duration of the study, including regular attendance at training sessions and data collection activities.
• Athletes engaging in judo training at least twice a week.

You may not qualify if:

• Athletes below 18 or above 35 years of age.
• Novice judo practitioners with less than one year of regular training.
• Individuals with a history of significant musculoskeletal injuries in the past six months or chronic conditions affecting their ability to participate fully.
• Participants unwilling or unable to provide informed consent or commit to the study requirements.
• Athletes participating in judo training less than twice a week, as they may not represent a group with sufficient exposure to the injury prevention program.
• Professional or highly competitive judo athletes, as their training regimens and performance levels may differ significantly from recreational athletes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

The University Of Lahore

Lahore, 54810, Pakistan

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Athletic Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Wounds and Injuries

Study Officials

• Aamir Gul Memon, MS

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 18, 2024
• First Posted: November 27, 2024
• Study Start: April 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 1, 2024
• Study Completion: September 30, 2024
• Last Updated: November 27, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)