The study aimed to determine whether the judo-specific injury prevention exercise program had a significant positive effect on the performance of recreational judo athletes, with a particular focus on those employing the ippon technique.
The significant results obtained from our study are considered to be originated from the duration, scope, frequency, severity and content of training.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
36
The intervention includes a structured program designed specifically for judo athletes to prevent injuries and enhance performance. The program consists of warm-up exercises, strength and conditioning drills, balance improvement exercises, agility training, and sport-specific movements. It is delivered over six weeks, with participants completing three sessions per week. Each session is progressively tailored to improve overall motor skills, prevent overuse injuries, and enhance judo-specific abilities.
The University Of Lahore
Lahore, Pakistan
Injury Incidence and Severity
The OSTRC Overuse Injury Questionnaire will be used to measure the incidence and severity of overuse injuries in participants. This tool evaluates pain, function, and participation limitations experienced during training and judo activities. Parameters Assessed: Presence of pain (location and intensity) Impact on training participation Functional limitations caused by pain or injury
Time frame: Weekly assessments during the 6-week intervention
Judo-Specific Performance Assessment
Performance in judo-specific skills will be assessed through a task-specific checklist, evaluating speed, accuracy, and execution of techniques during a simulated judo match.
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention)
Agility Test Score
The change in agility will be assessed using the Illinois Agility Test. The test will measure the time (in seconds) taken to complete the agility course.
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention).
Balance Assessment
The improvement in balance will be assessed using the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), measuring the number of errors in static and dynamic postures.
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention)
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