Sports Physical Therapy
Conditions
Keywords
Judo, Sports injury, Martial art, Agility, Plyometric exercise, Strength, IPPON
Brief summary
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.
Detailed description
The significant results obtained from our study are considered to be originated from the duration, scope, frequency, severity and content of training.
Interventions
OTHERJudo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program
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.
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Recreational judo athletes aged 18 to 35 years. * Participants with at least one year of regular participation in recreational judo Athletes with no existing major musculoskeletal injuries or chronic health conditions that would limit their ability to participate in the prescribed exercise program. * Participants willing to provide informed consent and commit to the duration of the study, including regular attendance at training sessions and data collection activities. * Athletes engaging in judo training at least twice a week.
Exclusion criteria
* Athletes below 18 or above 35 years of age. * Novice judo practitioners with less than one year of regular training. * Individuals with a history of significant musculoskeletal injuries in the past six months or chronic conditions affecting their ability to participate fully. * Participants unwilling or unable to provide informed consent or commit to the study requirements. * Athletes participating in judo training less than twice a week, as they may not represent a group with sufficient exposure to the injury prevention program. * Professional or highly competitive judo athletes, as their training regimens and performance levels may differ significantly from recreational athletes.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Injury Incidence and Severity | Weekly assessments during the 6-week intervention | 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 |
| Judo-Specific Performance Assessment | Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention) | 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. |
| Agility Test Score | Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention). | 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. |
| Balance Assessment | Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention) | The improvement in balance will be assessed using the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), measuring the number of errors in static and dynamic postures. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed