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The Impact of IntegBasic Physical Fitness Rated Neuromuscular Training Intervention on the of Military Personnel

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Ankle Instability,CA
Basic Physical Fitness
Registration Number
NCT06663371
Lead Sponsor
Yang Liu
Brief Summary

Objective: The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of an 8-week integrated neuromuscular training intervention on the fundamental physical fitness parameters of military personnel, encompassing strength, velocity, agility, and equilibrium.

Methodology: The research randomly allocated 20 military students from the National University of Defense Technology into two cohorts, utilizing an experimental methodology with longitudinal assessments at the onset, midpoint, and conclusion of the intervention to quantitatively assess the influence of the integrated neuromuscular training on velocity and agility. Participants in both the experimental and control groups were evaluated one week prior to the intervention, at the fourth week, and one week post-intervention. Statistical analysis involved a two-factor repeated measures ANOVA to compare measures across the three time points, while paired-sample t-tests were applied for pre-post comparisons. The experimental group engaged in an 8-week integrated neuromuscular training regimen, consisting of three 90-minute sessions per week, culminating in a total of 24 sessions. Concurrently, the control group adhered to a conventional physical training schedule, also structured around three 90-minute sessions per week, over the same 24-session period, thereby ensuring parity in total training duration and frequency between the experimental and control groups.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age between 18-24 years old
  • Students with corresponding military status
  • Meeting the diagnostic criteria for functional movement screen assessment
  • No history of psychological or psychiatric disorders, and not participating in other physical training during the experimental period
  • Capable of cooperating to complete the corresponding training and testing, and will not withdraw from the experiment without cause
Exclusion Criteria
  • Major sports injuries within the past 2 years, including fractures, ligament tears, muscle or tendon ruptures, and recurrent dislocations of joints
  • Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and related internal organ conditions
  • Failure to pass the functional movement screen test
  • Individuals with injuries or discomfort in other areas

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Vertical-Jump Test8 weeks

Vertical-Jump Test: The testing equipment used is the Swiss Myotest explosiveness testing device. Before the start of the test, participants completed familiarization exercises, jogging, stretching, and other routine warm-up activities. The best score out of three attempts was recorded. According to previous research, the test-retest reliability of the vertical jump test under the experimental conditions of this study is 0.993.

Balance Test8 weeks

Balance Test: The Y-balance test (YBT) was used for measurement, following the testing patterns from studies by Plisky et al. and Xu Fei et al. . Specifically, the participant stands on the Y-balance test device with one leg, barefoot, and the other leg's foot is used to slowly push the test board to the furthest distance in three directions: anterior (A), posteromedial (PM), and posterolateral (PL). The sequence is first with the right leg supporting and then with the left leg supporting. Each direction is measured three times, and the maximum distance is taken for analysis. During the test, participants are required to keep their feet stationary and their hands off the anterior superior iliac spine. After the test, the composite score of the YBT for both legs is calculated based on the distances in the three directions for both the left and right legs, which is used to evaluate the participant's balance ability. The calculation formula is \[(A + PM + PL) / (3 × lower limb leng

Maximum Strength (1RM, 1 Repetition Maximum)8 weeks

Maximum Strength (1RM, 1 Repetition Maximum): Before the official test, participants are required to perform familiarization exercises without weights, adhering to the standard techniques for the squat and bench press movements. Subsequently, an indirect test for maximum strength is conducted . The calculation formula by Brzycki et al. for 1RM is used: 1RM = weight repeated / (1.0278 - 0.0278 × number of repetitions). For the squat test, participants are instructed to maintain a fixed foot stance and toe angle, with heels always in contact with the ground, and the thighs should be parallel to or slightly below the ground level during each squat, with knees not extending beyond the toes . For the bench press test, participants are required to ensure that the barbell touches the chest before pressing the arms upward until they are fully extended. Research by Kravitz et al. indicates that the 1RM test has a high degree of accuracy.

100m Sprint Test8 weeks

100m Sprint Test: Participants undergo two trials of the 100m sprint test. Prior to the official test, they all engage in 20 minutes of regular warm-up activities, including light jogging and stretching. They are instructed to use a standing start and to exert their maximum effort; upon hearing the start signal, they begin running. There is a 10-minute rest period between the two trials. The test is timed by professional referees with a precision of 0.01 seconds. To ensure consistency, the best performance out of the two trials is recorded.

Secondary Outcome Measures
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