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NCT Number: NCT06587516

Neuromuscular Warm-Up Program for Badminton Players

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Balance; Distorted Ankle Injuries Ankle Injury Leg Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

20 year–49 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Malaya

Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia

About this study

This study investigates the effectiveness of a novel neuromuscular warm-up program tailored for recreational badminton players. The program is designed to improve balance, enhance movement efficiency and reduce the risk of injuries commonly associated with badminton.

Participants will be recruited from recreational badminton clubs and will undergo baseline assessments of balance performance and lunge movement using motion capture (Mocap), EMG. and inertia measurement unit (IMU). The warm-up program includes a series of targeted exercises selected based on expert consensus from a previous Delphi study. These exercises focus on key areas such as dynamic stability, and proprioception.

Participants perform pre and post test with Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) and forward lunge movement with (IMU, MOcap and MEG) attached on the lower limb. The intervention will be: 1) novel neuromuscular warmup and 2) traditional warmup. Participants will perform both the warmup but on different days with one day rest in between the interventions.

The study's findings aim to inform best practices for warm-up routines in badminton, potentially offering a standardized program that can be widely adopted by recreational players to enhance their performance and safety on the court.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

  • 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.

Treatment and study plan

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.

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Balance Performance

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

    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

  2. Ankle Movement

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

    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.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Neuromuscular Activity

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

    This measure will evaluate neuromuscular activity using electromyography (EMG) to assess muscle activation patterns during the lunge movement. EMG sensors will be placed on key muscles involved in the lunge, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles, to record electrical activity. This data will help determine the impact of the neuromuscular warm-up program on muscle activation, coordination, and overall neuromuscular function during dynamic movements.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Malaya

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Developing a Novel Neuromuscular Warm-Up Program for Recreational Badminton Players: An Experimental Study

Acronym: NWUPFBM

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Sep 19, 2024
Registry last updated
Dec 20, 2024

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