Effect of Core Stability Training Added to Plyometric Exercises on Vertical Jump Performance in High Jump Athletes: A Non-Randomized Clinical Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 27
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
This study protocol investigates whether adding core stability training to a plyometric training program enhances vertical jump performance in elite high jump athletes over a six-week period. It is hypothesized that combined core stability and plyometric training will result in greater improvements in vertical jump distance compared to plyometric training alone.
Elite high jump athletes are allocated into two groups based on their existing training squads: a combined intervention group (COMBO) receiving both core stability and plyometric training, and a plyometric-only group (PLYO). Both groups follow a structured six-week training program, with vertical jump distance measured before and after the intervention period to assess changes in performance.
From a clinical and applied sports science perspective, the findings of this protocol may help determine whether incorporating core stability exercises into existing plyometric programs provides additional benefit for improving explosive lower-limb performance, thereby informing evidence-based training prescription for high jump athletes.
详细描述
This study is a six-week, non-randomized, two-arm comparative intervention designed to evaluate the effects of combined core stability and plyometric training versus plyometric training alone on vertical jump performance in elite high jump athletes.
A total of eligible elite high jump athletes are allocated into two groups based on their existing training squads to minimize disruption to routine coaching structures. This non-randomized allocation reflects real-world training environments. The intervention group (COMBO) receives a combined program of core stability and plyometric training, while the comparison group (PLYO) performs plyometric training alone.
Plyometric Training Protocol (Both Groups - COMBO and PLYO)
The plyometric program is designed to enhance explosive power, speed, and agility using structured progressive exercises. Equipment includes variable-sized Swiss balls, 45 cm plyometric boxes for box jumps, a 30 cm depth jump box, sports cones for agility drills, and a synthetic long jump surface.
Each training session begins with a 5-10 minute active warm-up involving light jogging, dynamic stretching, and mobility exercises, and ends with a 10-minute cool-down phase. Participants continue their regular resistance training twice weekly on non-consecutive days targeting upper body, lower body, and trunk muscle groups.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Non Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 19 Years 至 24 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Elite voluntary high jump athletes (male and/or female)
- •Age range between 19-24 years
- •Minimum of 3 years of structured high jump training experience
- •Currently participating in regular training (at least 3 sessions per week)
- •Medically fit to participate in plyometric and core stability training
- •Enrolled in this study
排除标准
- •History of lower limb musculoskeletal trauma within the past three months
- •Chronic asthma
- •Ongoing physiotherapy for musculoskeletal pain
- •Neurological conditions
- •History of severe anxiety and depression