Effects of Judo- Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Programme Judo Athletes

November 25, 2024 updated by: Riphah International University

Effects of Judo- Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Programme on Performance in Recreational Judo Athletes

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The significant results obtained from our study are considered to be originated from the duration, scope, frequency, severity and content of training.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

36

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
      • Lahore, Pakistan, 54810
        • The University of Lahore

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program

18 participants will be in the experimental group, following a judo-specific injury prevention exercise protocol for six weeks (three sessions per week).

Baseline and post-intervention measurements will evaluate judo-specific skills, agility, balance, and overall performance.

The intervention will include:

Warm-up exercises tailored for injury prevention Strength and conditioning exercises specific to judo movements Drills focusing on balance, agility, and coordination Gradually progressive intensity over six weeks
Other: Judo-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.
No Intervention: Regular Judo Training

18 participants will be in the control group, continuing their regular judo training sessions without any additional intervention.

The same performance metrics will be measured at baseline and post-intervention.

The control group will continue their regular training sessions as guided by their judo coaches, with no alterations.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Injury Incidence and Severity
Time Frame: 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
Weekly assessments during the 6-week intervention
Judo-Specific Performance Assessment
Time Frame: 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.
Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention)
Agility Test Score
Time Frame: 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.
Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention).
Balance Assessment
Time Frame: 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.
Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Aamir Gul Memon, MS, Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 1, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

September 30, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 18, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 25, 2024

First Posted (Estimated)

November 27, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

November 27, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 25, 2024

Last Verified

November 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR & AHS/24/0418

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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