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This study aims to develop and evaluate a new warm-up program specifically designed for recreational badminton players. The program focuses on exercises that enhance balance and reduce the risk of ankle injury. Participants will be asked to follow this warm-up routine, and their performance will be assessed before and after to see if the exercises improve their balance and overall movement. The goal is to create a practical, effective warm-up routine that can be easily incorporated into badminton practice.
This study investigates the effectiveness of a novel neuromuscular warm-up program tailored for recreational badminton players. The program is designed to improve balance, enhance movement efficiency and reduce the risk of injuries commonly associated with badminton.
Participants will be recruited from recreational badminton clubs and will undergo baseline assessments of balance performance and lunge movement using motion capture (Mocap), EMG. and inertia measurement unit (IMU). The warm-up program includes a series of targeted exercises selected based on expert consensus from a previous Delphi study. These exercises focus on key areas such as dynamic stability, and proprioception.
Participants perform pre and post test with Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) and forward lunge movement with (IMU, MOcap and MEG) attached on the lower limb. The intervention will be: 1) novel neuromuscular warmup and 2) traditional warmup. Participants will perform both the warmup but on different days with one day rest in between the interventions.
The study's findings aim to inform best practices for warm-up routines in badminton, potentially offering a standardized program that can be widely adopted by recreational players to enhance their performance and safety on the court.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Experimental | Experimental | badminton players who plays badminton socially once a week with minimum experience of three years |
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| Control | Active Comparator | badminton players who plays badminton socially once a week with minimum experience of three years |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Neuromuscular Warmup Program | Behavioral | This intervention consists of a structured warm-up routine specifically designed to enhance neuromuscular function and balance. The program includes exercises such as two way forward lunge, single-leg balance, multidirectional lunges, single-leg hops forward and backward, and single-leg calf raises. Each exercise is aimed at improving proprioception, dynamic stability, and lower limb strength. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Balance Performance | Balance will be measured using standardised tests such as the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), which evaluates the participant's reach distances in multiple directions | pre-test conducted immediately before the intervention and a post-test conducted immediately after the intervention |
| Ankle Movement | This measure will assess the angle of (dorsi-flexion and plantar-flexion) and (inversion and eversion) at the ankle joint during the lunge movement. The aim is to evaluate changes in ankle joint alignment and range of motion as a result of the neuromuscular warm-up program. Ankle angles will be measured using motion capture technology and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to provide accurate and objective data. | pre-test conducted immediately before the intervention and a post-test conducted immediately after the intervention. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Neuromuscular Activity | This measure will evaluate neuromuscular activity using electromyography (EMG) to assess muscle activation patterns during the lunge movement. EMG sensors will be placed on key muscles involved in the lunge, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles, to record electrical activity. This data will help determine the impact of the neuromuscular warm-up program on muscle activation, coordination, and overall neuromuscular function during dynamic movements. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Saranya Navaratnarajah | Institute for Advanced Studies, Universiti Malaya | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Malaya | Kuala Lumpur | 50603 | Malaysia |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 17436168 | Result | Akbari M, Karimi H, Farahini H, Faghihzadeh S. Balance problems after unilateral lateral ankle sprains. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2006 Nov-Dec;43(7):819-24. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2006.01.0001. |
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| ID | Term |
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| D016512 | Ankle Injuries |
| ID | Term |
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| D007869 | Leg Injuries |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
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This study uses a crossover design where each participant will experience both the neuromuscular warm-up program (intervention) and the traditional warm-up (control). The order of the interventions will be randomized. After completing the first condition, participants will have a one-day washout period before switching to the other condition. This design allows each participant to serve as their own control, which enhances the comparison between the effects of the two conditions.
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| Traditional Warmup Program | Behavioral | This intervention involves a conventional warm-up program. It includes general stretching exercises and light jogging intended to prepare the body for physical activity. |
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| pre-test conducted immediately before the intervention and a post-test conducted immediately after the intervention |