CompletedNot Applicable

Neuromuscular Training on Handball Players Selected Physical Fitness Components, Functional Movement and Handball Skills

Pakistan46 participantsStarted 2023-01-02

Plain-language summary

The neuromuscular training improves nerve-muscle control while increasing the stability of functioning joints. Furthermore, Neuromuscular training has been proven to influence the sensitivity and reactivity of the central nervous system and improves the power of athletes by targeting motor units and coordinating motor units and increasing muscle activation. These enhancements resulted in skillful movements and significantly improved agility, balance, muscular strength and muscular power among individuals. The neuromuscular training also focuses on promoting functional joint stability by improving athletes' neuromuscular control and has been proven to significantly enhance athletes' performance. Finally, to evaluate that neuromuscular training can improve elite male handball players' physical fitness components, handball skills and functional movement.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 22 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * The population must be elite male handball players between the ages of 18 to 22 * Able to perform all tests and be Physically active (no previous experience performing neuromuscular training) * Only players who understand the study purposes and procedures and can complete this training requirement can be included in the research data. Exclusion Criteria: * Female handball players should be excluded from this study * On medication that may affect body composition and muscles activity * Presently engaged in regular neuromuscular training programs * Players who are consistently late or absent from training sessions will eventually be excluded

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Speed performance of handball players

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Agility performance of handball players

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Balance performance of handball players

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Explosive power of handball players

Timeframe: 5 weeks

Flexibility of handball players

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Muscular Strength of handball players

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Functional Movement of handball players

Timeframe: 9 weeks

Dribbling skill performance of handball players

Timeframe: 11 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05658978

SponsorUniversiti Putra Malaysia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-02-12

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