Archery, Balance, Core Stability
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Detailed description
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.
Interventions
OTHERCore Training Exercise
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.
Sponsors
Atlas University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Have been involved in licensed archery for at least 1 year * Be willing to participate in the program (both the athlete and their parent/guardian) * Be an athlete without any illness or disability that prevents participation in sports (as determined by a current medical report submitted to the club for licensing purposes) * Be able to read and write
Exclusion criteria
* ● Those with diagnosed mental or cognitive problems * Those who have undergone orthopedic surgery or received intra-articular steroid treatment within the last 6 months * Those with a diagnosed medical condition that could affect balance and shooting performance * Those with instability issues and associated joint movement restrictions * Those with acute muscle spasms and pain complaints * Those using painkillers, sedatives, alcohol, etc., or any other medication or substance that may affect shooting performance * Those with any diagnosis of injury related to the musculoskeletal system * Those actively involved in another sport besides archery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lower extremity Balance Performance | Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention | Balance will be assessed using the Y Balance Test for lower extremities. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Extremity Functional Performance | Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention | Upper extremity functional performance will be evaluated using the Upper Quarter Y Balance Test. |
| Hand Reaction Time | Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention | Reaction time will be assessed using the BlazePod device. |
| Grip Strength | Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention | Grip strength will be measured using a digital hand dynamometer. |
| Shoulder Muscles Strengths | Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention | Shoulder muscles strengths will be measured using a hand-held dynamometer (MicroFET 2). |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed