Evaluation of the Effect of Balance Exercises on the Performance of Amputee Football Players
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in L-Test of Functional Mobility Completion Time
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled study evaluated the effects of an 8-week balance and trunk stabilization exercise program on balance and functional performance in male amputee football players. Twenty athletes aged 18 to 45 years were randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group.
The intervention group completed trunk stabilization, proprioceptive balance, and sport-specific plyometric exercises twice weekly in addition to routine football training. The control group continued routine football training only. Balance and functional mobility were assessed before and after the 8-week period using the Berg Balance Scale, the L-Test of Functional Mobility, and the Figure-of-8 Walk Test.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Care Provider)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- Male
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Male amputee football players aged 18 to 45 years.
- •Unilateral lower-limb amputation.
- •Classification as A1 according to the amputee football classification system.
- •Active participation in amputee football for at least 6 months.
- •Ability and willingness to participate in the study.
- •Provision of written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Bilateral lower-limb amputation.
- •Insufficient experience in using crutches or a prosthesis.
- •Any acute injury or serious neurological, cardiovascular, or other medical condition that could prevent completion of the L-Test of Functional Mobility, Figure-of-8 Walk Test, or exercise program.
- •An active injury or rehabilitation condition preventing participation in football training.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in L-Test of Functional Mobility Completion Time
Time Frame: Baseline and 8 weeks
Functional mobility, speed, agility, and dynamic balance were assessed using the L-Test of Functional Mobility. Participants completed three trials, and the mean completion time was recorded in seconds. Lower completion times indicate better functional performance. Change was calculated by comparing the assessment performed at baseline with the assessment performed after the 8-week intervention.
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in Figure-of-8 Walk Test Completion Time(Baseline and 8 weeks)
- Change in Figure-of-8 Walk Test Step Count(Baseline and 8 weeks)
- Change in Berg Balance Scale Total Score(Baseline and 8 weeks)
Investigators
Nisa MAKTAY
Principal Investigator
Istanbul Rumeli University