The Effects of Core Exercises on Change of Direction, Vertical Jump, Sprint, and Postural Sway: An Experimental Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 30
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change of Direction Performance (Illinois Test)
研究概览
简要总结
This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 4-week core exercise program on sprint, vertical jump, agility, and postural sway performance in amateur male soccer players aged 18-23. Participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group (core training) or a control group (regular training). Physical performance tests were conducted before and after the training program. The results are expected to help coaches and sports scientists better understand the performance benefits of core training.
详细描述
This randomized controlled study investigated the effects of a 4-week core exercise program on sprint, vertical jump, agility, and postural sway performance in amateur male soccer players aged 18 to 23. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to either a core training group (n=15) or a control group (n=15). The core training group performed additional core stability exercises three times per week, while the control group continued their regular training routine. All participants completed physical performance tests, including 10- and 20-meter sprint, change of direction test, countermovement jump (CMJ), and postural sway assessment using a force platform. Pre- and post-test comparisons were conducted to evaluate the intervention's effectiveness. Ethical approval was obtained from the Gazi University Ethics Committee (Approval No: 2024-1685). The study was designed to help coaches and sport scientists understand how core training may improve athletic performance parameters in amateur football players.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
盲法说明
Due to the nature of the exercise intervention, no blinding was applied. Both participants and investigators were aware of group assignments.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 23 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Male
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Male amateur soccer players aged 18 to 23 years
- •Actively participating in regular soccer training (minimum 3 sessions/week)
- •No musculoskeletal injuries within the last 6 months
- •Provided informed consent
排除标准
- •History of lower extremity surgery
- •Any neurological or vestibular disorders
- •Participation in core training within the past 3 months
- •Use of medication that may affect balance or neuromuscular performance
研究组 & 干预措施
Core Training Group
Participants in this group received a 4-week core training program in addition to their regular soccer training. The program included dynamic and static core stabilization exercises, performed 3 times per week, each session lasting approximately 25-30 minutes.
干预措施: Core Exercise Program (Behavioral)
Control Group
Participants in this group continued their usual soccer training routine and did not receive any additional core training during the 4-week period.
结局指标
主要结局
Change of Direction Performance (Illinois Test)
时间窗: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 5 (immediately after the 4-week intervention)
Change of direction (COD) performance was measured using the Illinois Change of Direction Test. Participants completed the test before and after a 4-week core training intervention. COD time was recorded using infrared timing gates, and the best of two attempts was used for analysis. Lower completion time indicates better performance.
次要结局
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