This study aims to examine the effects of a 6-week sport-specific visual and vestibular training program on athletes' reaction time and dynamic balance, while comparing outcomes with a control group to determine the extent to which the training contributes to performance improvements.
This pre-test and post-test experimental study will include 20 open-skill athletes randomly divided into two groups (n = 10 each): a control group and an intervention group. The intervention group will participate in a 6-week sport-specific visual and vestibular training program conducted twice weekly, while the control group will continue their regular training and receive a one-time visual-vestibular educational brochure and online session. Reaction time and dynamic balance will be assessed at baseline and after the 6-week period. Reaction time will be measured using the Light Trainer system and dynamic/static balance will be evaluated using the ProKin 252 device.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
20
Participants work in 5-person groups using pinhole glasses to restrict peripheral vision, performing a continuous 5-minute ball-passing exercise using both upper and lower extremities.The exercise is repeated three times over a period of six weeks
Participants complete a T-shaped course with BlazePod® lights, reacting to randomly illuminated cones and returning to the center; the exercise is repeated three times. The exercise is repeated three times over a period of six weeks
Participants perform Eye Letter Saccades tasks by reading sequences of letters and numbers with eye movements while performing rapid lower limb stepping; a ball is caught at the 20th second, repeated three times. The exercise is repeated three times over a period of six weeks.
Yeditepe University
Ataşehir, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Simple Motor Reaction Time Test
Reaction time will be evaluated by Light Trainer system
Time frame: 6 weeks
Hit the Dots Test
Recognition Reaction Time will be evaluated by this test
Time frame: 6 weeks
Trail Making Test (Part B)
Cognitive Reaction Time (CRT) will be evaluated by this test
Time frame: 6 weeks
ProKin 252, TecnoBody® Dynamic Balance Evaluation
Mediolateral Balance Index, Anteroposterior Balance Index and Overall Stability Index will be evaluated by this test
Time frame: 6 weeks
ProKin 252, TecnoBody® Static Balance Evaluation
Single leg and double leg static balance will be evaluated
Time frame: 6 weeks
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Participants fixate on a target while moving their head up and down and stepping rapidly; a ball is caught at the 20th second, repeated three times. The exercise is repeated three times over a period of six weeks