Research Article

Effects of Neuromuscular Exercise on Dynamic Balance, Vertical Jump and Trunk Endurance in Ice Hockey Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Volume: 7 Number: 5 September 25, 2024
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Effects of Neuromuscular Exercise on Dynamic Balance, Vertical Jump and Trunk Endurance in Ice Hockey Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of a 12-week neuromuscular exercise program on balance, vertical jump, and core endurance parameters in female ice hockey players. Y balance test, vertical jump test and McGill test were used for evaluation of dynamic balance, vertical jump and trunk endurance, respectively. A 12-week training program was conducted on 50 female ice hockey players. The exercise group showed significant differences in anterior and posteromedial balance scores for both right and left (p<0.05), but there was no significant difference in posterolateral scores (p>0.05). The control group didn't show significant improvements in the vertical jump (p>0.05), while the neuromuscular exercise group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement (p<0.05). Trunk extension endurance improved significantly in the control group (p<0.05), but there were no significant differences in trunk flexion and lateral endurance (p>0.05). In contrast, the neuromuscular exercise group significantly improved all trunk endurance values (p<0.05). Neuromuscular exercise training applied to ice hockey players can improve the balance, vertical jump, and trunk endurance parameters. Therefore, the inclusion of neuromuscular exercise programs in the training programs of female ice hockey players can enhance their physical performance and may reduce the risk of injury.

Keywords

Endurance , Exercise , Gender , Physiotherapy , Rehabilitation

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APA
Kapanşahin, M., Şevgin, Ö., & Safran, E. (2024). Effects of Neuromuscular Exercise on Dynamic Balance, Vertical Jump and Trunk Endurance in Ice Hockey Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences, 7(5), 968-976. https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.1482052
AMA
1.Kapanşahin M, Şevgin Ö, Safran E. Effects of Neuromuscular Exercise on Dynamic Balance, Vertical Jump and Trunk Endurance in Ice Hockey Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Disabilities Sports &Health Sciences. 2024;7(5):968-976. doi:10.33438/ijdshs.1482052
Chicago
Kapanşahin, Merve, Ömer Şevgin, and Ertuğrul Safran. 2024. “Effects of Neuromuscular Exercise on Dynamic Balance, Vertical Jump and Trunk Endurance in Ice Hockey Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial”. International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences 7 (5): 968-76. https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.1482052.
EndNote
Kapanşahin M, Şevgin Ö, Safran E (September 1, 2024) Effects of Neuromuscular Exercise on Dynamic Balance, Vertical Jump and Trunk Endurance in Ice Hockey Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences 7 5 968–976.
IEEE
[1]M. Kapanşahin, Ö. Şevgin, and E. Safran, “Effects of Neuromuscular Exercise on Dynamic Balance, Vertical Jump and Trunk Endurance in Ice Hockey Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial”, International Journal of Disabilities Sports &Health Sciences, vol. 7, no. 5, pp. 968–976, Sept. 2024, doi: 10.33438/ijdshs.1482052.
ISNAD
Kapanşahin, Merve - Şevgin, Ömer - Safran, Ertuğrul. “Effects of Neuromuscular Exercise on Dynamic Balance, Vertical Jump and Trunk Endurance in Ice Hockey Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial”. International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences 7/5 (September 1, 2024): 968-976. https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.1482052.
JAMA
1.Kapanşahin M, Şevgin Ö, Safran E. Effects of Neuromuscular Exercise on Dynamic Balance, Vertical Jump and Trunk Endurance in Ice Hockey Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Disabilities Sports &Health Sciences. 2024;7:968–976.
MLA
Kapanşahin, Merve, et al. “Effects of Neuromuscular Exercise on Dynamic Balance, Vertical Jump and Trunk Endurance in Ice Hockey Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial”. International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences, vol. 7, no. 5, Sept. 2024, pp. 968-76, doi:10.33438/ijdshs.1482052.
Vancouver
1.Merve Kapanşahin, Ömer Şevgin, Ertuğrul Safran. Effects of Neuromuscular Exercise on Dynamic Balance, Vertical Jump and Trunk Endurance in Ice Hockey Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Disabilities Sports &Health Sciences. 2024 Sep. 1;7(5):968-76. doi:10.33438/ijdshs.1482052