Resistance Training
Conditions
Keywords
swimming, resistance training, youth sports, elastic band, ankle
Brief summary
This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of ankle muscle strengthening program of 8 weeks on the underwater dolphin kick performance in young swimmers. This study was a randomized controlled trial. Swimmers was divided in two groups; eccentric ankle muscle-strengthening exercises and control group. The outcome measures were strength of plantar flexors, dorsal flexors, internal rotators, external rotators and 5-meter underwater dolphin kick time.
Detailed description
There is limited information on the effectiveness of ankle joint muscles in respect to the knee, hip, back and upper extremity muscles creating the propulsive forces for the feet to transfer the moment force towards water. Therefore, it is aimed to observe the effects of eccentric ankle muscle-strengthening exercises given by means of elastic bands on the Underwater Dolphin Kick performance of young swimmers.
Interventions
OTHEREccentric exercise
progressive eccentric exercise with elastic band
Sponsors
Istinye University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
In order to examine the effect of strengthening exercises on performance amongst competitive young swimmers, a randomized controlled trial was undertaken. Swimmers were divided into two groups: Exercise (n=13) and the control groups (n=13). Both groups were assessed for 5-metre underwater swim time and ankle muscle strength before and after 8 weeks of normal swimming training. The exercise group received eccentric ankle strengthening exercises with an elastic band, in addition to their regular swimming training. Participants completed 24 exercises over 8 weeks, with 3 non-consecutive training sessions per week. Dynamic (2 minutes) and static stretching (2 minutes) exercises were performed as before the training session.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
84 Months to 155 Months
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Having swimming training at least three times per week for the last year and using the proper UDK technique, which was assessed by the swimming trainer of the participants.
Exclusion criteria
* having any lower extremity injury or low back pain.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater swim performance. | change in 5-meter underwater dolphin kick time in 8 weeks] | 5-meter underwater dolphin kick time measurement by using a chronometer. |
| Muscle Strength | change in ankle muscle strength in 8 weeks] | Ankle muscle strength measurement (dorsal flexors, plantar flexors, internal rotators, external rotators) by using manual dynamometer. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed