CompletedNot Applicable

Investigation of the Effect of Virtual Reality Assisted Exercise Program on Physical Parameters in Hockey Players

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2020-01-01

Plain-language summary

This single-blind randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of a virtual reality-assisted exercise program added to routine hockey training on balance, functional ankle dorsiflexion, agility, and shooting performance in youth hockey players. Participants are randomly assigned to either routine training alone or routine training plus a 6-week virtual reality-assisted exercise intervention delivered via the Nintendo Wii Balance Board. Outcomes are assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and at 3-week follow-up by a blinded assessor.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Youth hockey players affiliated with a competitive hockey team * Aged between 16 and 25 years * Regular participation in routine hockey training * Voluntary participation with written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of an injury preventing participation in routine hockey training * Presence of visual or neurological conditions that may interfere with virtual reality-assisted exercises * Failure to attend the virtual reality-assisted exercise program for more than two consecutive sessions

What they're measuring

Shooting Performance

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-intervention (6 weeks), and 3-week follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07379346

SponsorHitit University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-31

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