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Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Warm-Up on Shooting Performance in Elite Air-Rifle Shooters

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Change in Shooting Performance Score
Registration Number
NCT07193108
Lead Sponsor
Gümüşhane Universıty
Brief Summary

This randomized controlled study investigates the acute effects of inspiratory muscle warm-up (IWU) on shooting performance in elite male air-rifle athletes. Participants were randomly allocated to either IWU plus general warm-up or general warm-up only. Shooting performance and respiratory muscle strength were assessed before and after the interventions.

Detailed Description

Provide background (respiratory muscle function, postural stability in shooting), rationale, methods, intervention details (POWERbreathe, 40% MIP, 2×30 breaths), and expected outcomes.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Respiratory parameters1 week

Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) \[cmH₂O\] Maximal Expiratory Pressure (MEP) \[cmH₂O\]

Change in Shooting Performance Score1 week

Change in Shooting Performance Score (measured pre- and post-intervention using 60-shot simulated air-rifle competition; scale 0-654 points).

Achieving a high score in shooting performance indicates a high shooter performance assessment, while achieving a low score indicates low shooter performance.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
body composition1 weeks

Body composition (height)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Gumushane Univetsity

Gümüşhane, Kelkit, Turkey (Türkiye)

Gumushane Univetsity
Gümüşhane, Kelkit, Turkey (Türkiye)

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