Effects of Aikido and Taijiquan Training on Joint Mobility, Reaction Time and Power Among Mixed Martial Arts Players
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 38
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Sit to reach test
研究概览
简要总结
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a physically demanding sport that requires athletes to maintain high levels of strength, flexibility, rapid response, and power. However, the intense focus on strength and endurance training in MMA can often result in neglecting joint health, flexibility, and relaxation techniques. Traditional martial arts, such as Aikido and Taijiquan, offer a complementary training approach emphasizing fluid movement, balance, and relaxation, which could be beneficial for MMA athletes. Aikido focuses on harmonizing movement and using an opponent's momentum to neutralize their power, while Taijiquan emphasizes controlled movements and internal power ("qi") to enhance body awareness and relaxation. This study investigates the effects of Aikido and Taijiquan on joint mobility, reaction time, and power among MMA athletes, aiming to determine whether these martial arts can enhance performance and reduce injury risk.
This randomized clinical trial will involve 17 MMA athletes divided into two groups: Group A (Aikido training) and Group B (Taijiquan training). Over an eight-week period, each group will engage in three weekly training sessions lasting 60-75 minutes. Key performance indicators, including joint mobility (Sit and Reach Test), reaction time (Catch the Ruler Test), and power (Vertical Jump Test), will be measured before and after the training program. Statistical analyses will be conducted using SPSS software, with significance set at p=0.05, employing the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann-Whitney U test for within-group and between-group comparisons, respectively.
详细描述
It will be a Randomized Clinical Trial study.The sample size of the study will be 34 participants (19 in each group) through non probability sampling technique. Data will be collected from Pakistan sports board coaching center LHR & Roar Martial Arts Fitness Club Lahore.Data will be collected within 10 months after approval of synopsis.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Both male and female mixed martial arts players' age 18-30 years will be included.
- Participants must engage in physical activity (2-3 times a week) (20).
- Players have training experience of Aikido and Taijiquan training (21).
- Participants must have minimum one year experience of mixed martial arts training (22).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants with sustained injuries (fractures, sprains and stress) will be excluded.
- Pregnant and lactating females will be excluded.
- Those participants taking medicine will be excluded.
- Participants with known history of joint disease or chronic illness.
- Participants engaged in other high intensity physical training outside of MMA.
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
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 30 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Both male and female mixed martial arts players' age 18-30 years will be included.
- •Participants must engage in physical activity (2-3 times a week) (20).
- •Players have training experience of Aikido and Taijiquan training (21).
- •Participants must have minimum one year experience of mixed martial arts training (22).
排除标准
- •Participants with sustained injuries (fractures, sprains and stress) will be excluded.
- •Pregnant and lactating females will be excluded.
- •Those participants taking medicine will be excluded.
- •Participants with known history of joint disease or chronic illness.
- •Participants engaged in other high intensity physical training outside of MMA.
研究组 & 干预措施
Aikido training
This group will receive Aikido training to improve joint mobility, reaction time and power.
干预措施: Aikido training (Other)
Taijiquan training
This group will receive Taijiquan training tom improve joint mobility, reaction time and power.
干预措施: Taijiquan training (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Sit to reach test
时间窗: 8 weeks
The Sit and reach test is one of the linear flexibility tests which helps to measure the extensibility of the hamstrings and lower back. The Sit and Reach Test measures lower back and hamstring flexibility, with normal scores varying by age and gender. For men, scores range from 24-34 cm 20-29 age and decrease slightly with age, while women score 27-36 cm in the same age range, also seeing a gradual decline over time. Higher scores indicate above-average flexibility, mid-range scores are average, and lower scores suggest limited flexibility
Hexagon test
时间窗: 8 weeks
The Hexagon Test is a simple, agility-based fitness assessment primarily used to evaluate an individual's quickness, balance, and coordination. It involves the participant standing at the center of a hexagon marked on the ground, typically with each side measuring about 24 inches. The participant must quickly jump over each line of the hexagon in a specific clockwise or counterclockwise sequence, aiming to complete three laps as fast as possible without stepping on the lines or losing rhythm
Vertical jump test
时间窗: 8 weeks
The Vertical Jump Test measures explosive leg power by assessing how high an individual can jump from a stationary position. The participant first records their standing reach height, then jumps as high as possible, with the height difference indicating the vertical jump score. High scores suggest strong leg power and athleticism, while lower scores indicate areas for improvement. For males, an "Excellent" jump is over 28 inches, "Above Average" is between 24-28 inches, "Average" is 20-24 inches, and "Below Average" is under 20 inches. For females, an "Excellent" score is over 24 inches, "Above Average" falls between 20-24 inches, "Average" is 16-20 inches, and "Below Average" is less than 16 inches
次要结局
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