Open-Skill Athletes
Conditions
Keywords
Vestibular system, Visual system, Reaction time, Balance
Brief summary
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.
Detailed description
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.
Interventions
OTHERPinhole Glass Training
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
OTHERT-Drill Agility Exercise
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
OTHERLetter Tracking Station
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.
OTHERSport-Specific Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Training
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
Sponsors
Yeditepe University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 23 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Athletes aged 18-23 years. * Possess an active sports license in any open-skill sport (e.g., volleyball, basketball, football, etc.). * No upper or lower extremity injury or surgery in the past three months. * Participate in regular training sessions throughout the study period.
Exclusion criteria
* Having an injury in the last three months that required being away from training for more than two weeks. * Having undergone upper or lower extremity surgery in the last six months. * Having any neurological or cardiovascular condition. * Having any vestibular or visual disorder.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Motor Reaction Time Test | 6 weeks | Reaction time will be evaluated by Light Trainer system |
| Hit the Dots Test | 6 weeks | Recognition Reaction Time will be evaluated by this test |
| Trail Making Test (Part B) | 6 weeks | Cognitive Reaction Time (CRT) will be evaluated by this test |
| ProKin 252, TecnoBody® Dynamic Balance Evaluation | 6 weeks | Mediolateral Balance Index, Anteroposterior Balance Index and Overall Stability Index will be evaluated by this test |
| ProKin 252, TecnoBody® Static Balance Evaluation | 6 weeks | Single leg and double leg static balance will be evaluated |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed