The Acute Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Balance and Upper Extremity Functional Performance in Archers

NCT07338760 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: AYŞE NUR ERTÜRK
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the acute effects of a single session of core stabilization exercises on balance and upper extremity functional performance in competitive archers. Core stability is essential for postural control, neuromuscular coordination, and efficient force transfer during archery shooting. Understanding the immediate effects of core stabilization exercises may support their use as an effective warm-up and performance-enhancing strategy in archery athletes.

Conditions

Archery; Core Stability; Balance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Lower extremity Balance Performance

  Balance will be assessed using the Y Balance Test for lower extremities.

  Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Upper Extremity Functional Performance

  Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention

• Hand Reaction Time

  Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention

• Grip Strength

  Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention

• Shoulder Muscles Strengths

  Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention

Study Arms (2)

Core training group

EXPERIMENTAL

The group that joins to core exercise training

Other: Core Training Exercise

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

The control group that performs any exercise

Interventions

Core Training Exercise OTHER

Participants in the intervention group will perform a single session of core stabilization exercises targeting the deep and superficial trunk muscles. The exercise session will include static and dynamic stabilization exercises performed on stable and unstable surfaces, focusing on trunk control, postural alignment, and neuromuscular activation.

Core training group

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Have been involved in licensed archery for at least 1 year
• Be willing to participate in the program (both the athlete and their parent/guardian)
• Be an athlete without any illness or disability that prevents participation in sports (as determined by a current medical report submitted to the club for licensing purposes)
• Be able to read and write

You may not qualify if:

• ● Those with diagnosed mental or cognitive problems
• Those who have undergone orthopedic surgery or received intra-articular steroid treatment within the last 6 months
• Those with a diagnosed medical condition that could affect balance and shooting performance
• Those with instability issues and associated joint movement restrictions
• Those with acute muscle spasms and pain complaints
• Those using painkillers, sedatives, alcohol, etc., or any other medication or substance that may affect shooting performance
• Those with any diagnosis of injury related to the musculoskeletal system
• Those actively involved in another sport besides archery

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Atlas University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Hilal DENİZOĞLU KÜLLİ

Kağıthane, Istanbul, 34408, 34403, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc. Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 4, 2026
• First Posted: January 14, 2026
• Study Start: June 3, 2025
• Primary Completion: August 9, 2025
• Study Completion: February 1, 2026
• Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)