PNF Training Effects on Jump and Balance in Basketball Players

NCT07352163 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 0762
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of PNF applications on vertical jump performance and postural control in male basketball players. The hypotheses of this study are: H1: PNF applications affect vertical jump performance in male basketball players. H2: PNF applications have an effect on postural control in male basketball players. H3: There is no difference between the PNF group and the control group in terms of the effect of PNF applications on vertical jump performance and postural control in male basketball players. Participants will be included in a 6-week program based on the group they are assigned to in the randomization. Those in the exercise group will perform lower extremity PNF patterns 3 days a week for a total of approximately 20-30 minutes. No intervention will be performed on the control group. Participants' vertical jump performance and postural control will be assessed twice: before and after the intervention.

Conditions

Physical Performance and Postural Stability in Healthy Male Basketball Players

Keywords

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Postural Balance, Athletic Performance, Basketball, Male

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• VERTICAL JUMP PERFORMANCE

  In the vertical jump test, the difference between the height reached while standing and the height reached while jumping (m) will be taken, and anaerobic power data will be calculated from the Lewis Nomogram together with body weight (kilograms).

  At baseline and from enrollment to the end of treatment at week 6.

• POSTURAL CONTROL

  Postural control assessment will be performed statically and dynamically using the Biodex Balance System SD (Biodex Medical Systems, Inc., Shirley, NY).

  At baseline and from enrollment to the end of treatment at week 6.

Study Arms (2)

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will be included in a 6-week program in which they will perform lower extremity proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation patterns 3 days a week for a total of approximately 20-30 minutes.

Other: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

No intervention will be performed on the control group.

Interventions

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation OTHER

During training, rhythmic initiation and combined isotonic PNF techniques will be applied. Rhythmic initiation will be performed through passive, active-assisted, and resistive phases to facilitate motor learning and coordination, with each phase repeated three times (one set). Combined isotonic exercises aim to enhance muscle activation and neuromuscular control by sequentially applying concentric, isometric, and eccentric contractions within a single continuous movement. Moderate manual resistance will be provided by the therapist at the beginning, middle, and end of the range of motion. Combined isotonic exercises will be performed bilaterally for 6-10 repetitions and 3-4 sets, with 60 seconds of rest between sets, in accordance with participant tolerance.

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Aged 18-35,
• Licensed basketball players,
• Individuals willing to participate in the study will be included.

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals who have undergone any trauma/surgical procedure within the last 6 months,
• Individuals with any injury or health condition that could affect the results of the relevant assessments,
• Individuals with severe-to-moderate local and/or general musculoskeletal pain will not be included.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Merve Keskin: lead

Study Sites (1)

İzmir Katip Çelebi University

Çiğli, İzmir, 35620, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Muscle Stretching Exercises

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Exercise Therapy; Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics; Physical Therapy Modalities; Exercise; Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Central Study Contacts

Merve Keskin, PhD

CONTACT

+905066691341; mervekeskin60@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Assistant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 11, 2026
• First Posted: January 20, 2026
• Study Start: January 12, 2026
• Primary Completion: January 20, 2026
• Study Completion: March 10, 2026
• Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)