None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Microdosing Functional Training Group (MFT): Functional training delivered in microdosed blocks integrated within badminton gameplay sessions (Block 1: after warm-up
Block 2: in-between game break
Block 3: during cooldown).
Frequency: 4 sessions per week
Dose: 3 microdosing blocks per session
Duration: 8 weeks
Mode of Delivery: Exercise-based, on-court, integrated with badminton gameplay
Inter
Sponsors
Gajendran M
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Recreational badminton players with a minimum of 1 year of regular playing experience, No participation in structured resistance or functional training during the past 3 months, Willingness to participate in the study and comply with the intervention and assessments, Ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of musculoskeletal injury or surgery within the past 6 months, Presence of current injury, pain, or illness that limits badminton play or exercise participation, Diagnosed neurological, cardiovascular, metabolic, or respiratory disorders, Participation in any other structured physical training program during the study period, Any condition deemed unsafe for participation by the investigator
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Single-Leg Hop Distance (lower-body power) T-Test Time (agility) McGill Core Endurance Battery (core endurance) Y-Balance Test Composite Score (dynamic balance) Timepoint: Baseline and week 8 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactGajendran M
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Outcome results
None listed