Effect of 8-week Incremental Elastic-Resistance Kick Training in Taekwondo Athlete's

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Performance; Strength

• Registration Number: NCT06572969
• Lead Sponsor: Bruno Figueira

Brief Summary

This study aimed to assess the effects of an 8-week incremental elastic-resistance kick training program on the roundhouse kick quality and physical performance, in comparison to conventional training methods of youth Taekwondo athletes. A two-group parallel, randomized, quasi-experimental design was used, dividing Participants into experimental (n=11, age: 15.5 ± 1.5 years, stature: 169.5 ± 15.5 cm, body mass: 63.2 ± 26.2 kg; training experience: 7.0 ± 3.0 y) and control group (n=10, age: 14.8 ± 1.2 years, stature: 162.0 ± 14.0 cm, body mass: 53.15 ± 21.4 kg; training experience: 5.5 ± 1.5 y), undergoing tailored Elastic Resistance training alongside their regular Taekwondo regimen. The study measured various performance metrics including Roundhouse Kick velocity, impact scoring, isometric muscle strength, counter movement jump performance, and simple reaction times.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-01-02
• Primary Completion: 2024-03-10
• Study Completion: 2024-03-20
• Status Verified: 2024-08
• Study First Submitted: 2024-08-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-08-22
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-08-22
• Study First Posted: 2024-08-27
• Last Update Posted: 2024-08-27

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 37

Inclusion Criteria

• Being part of a unified youth development program;
• Minimum of four weekly training sessions, each session lasting 90 minutes.

Exclusion Criteria

• Musculoskeletal, neurological, or orthopedic injury that may impair their participation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
kick velocity	8 weeks	subjects executed three maximal RHKs with each leg, taking a 20-second rest between kicks. The best performance time was recorded.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Simple Eye-Hand Reaction Time Test	8 weeks	For E-H reaction measurements, participants sit about 50 cm from the computer screen, with the screen placed 15 cm in front of and at the same height as the response panel. The response involves using the index finger of one hand, with the other hand resting beside the panel.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bruno Figueira; 🇱🇹 Kaunas, Lithuania