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NCT Number: NCT06708403

Effects of Judo- Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Programme Judo Athletes

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Sports Physical Therapy Athletic Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

The University Of Lahore

Lahore, 54810, Pakistan

About this study

The significant results obtained from our study are considered to be originated from the duration, scope, frequency, severity and content of training.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 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.

Exclusion criteria

  • 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.

Treatment and study plan

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Injury Incidence and Severity

    Time frame: Weekly assessments during the 6-week intervention

    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

  2. Judo-Specific Performance Assessment

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention)

    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.

  3. Agility Test Score

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention).

    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.

  4. Balance Assessment

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention)

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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Judo- Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Programme on Performance in Recreational Judo Athletes

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Nov 27, 2024
Registry last updated
Nov 27, 2024

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