This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the acute effects of a single session of core stabilization exercises on balance and upper extremity functional performance in competitive archers. Core stability is essential for postural control, neuromuscular coordination, and efficient force transfer during archery shooting. Understanding the immediate effects of core stabilization exercises may support their use as an effective warm-up and performance-enhancing strategy in archery athletes.
Archery is a precision sport requiring optimal postural stability, balance, and upper extremity control. Core muscles play a critical role in maintaining trunk stability and enabling effective force transmission along the kinetic chain. Insufficient core stability may negatively affect shooting accuracy, balance, reaction time, and upper extremity performance, while also increasing injury risk. Although long-term effects of core stabilization exercises have been widely investigated, evidence regarding their acute effects on balance and upper extremity functional performance in archers is limited. This randomized controlled trial is designed to evaluate the immediate effects of a single session of core stabilization exercises added to routine warm-up on balance, upper extremity stability, reaction time, muscle strength, grip strength, and shooting performance. Assessments will be conducted before and immediately after the intervention. The findings of this study may contribute to optimizing warm-up protocols and performance strategies in archery training and rehabilitation settings.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
Participants in the intervention group will perform a single session of core stabilization exercises targeting the deep and superficial trunk muscles. The exercise session will include static and dynamic stabilization exercises performed on stable and unstable surfaces, focusing on trunk control, postural alignment, and neuromuscular activation.
Hilal DENİZOĞLU KÜLLİ
Kağıthane, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGLower extremity Balance Performance
Balance will be assessed using the Y Balance Test for lower extremities.
Time frame: Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention
Upper Extremity Functional Performance
Upper extremity functional performance will be evaluated using the Upper Quarter Y Balance Test.
Time frame: Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention
Hand Reaction Time
Reaction time will be assessed using the BlazePod device.
Time frame: Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention
Grip Strength
Grip strength will be measured using a digital hand dynamometer.
Time frame: Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention
Shoulder Muscles Strengths
Shoulder muscles strengths will be measured using a hand-held dynamometer (MicroFET 2).
Time frame: Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention
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