Effect of Activator-Assisted Talocrural Manipulation on Performance in Elite Volleyball Players

Investigation of the Effect of Activator-Assisted Talocrural Joint Manipulation on Acute Sports Performance Parameters in Elite Male Volleyball Players

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the acute effects of activator-assisted talocrural joint manipulation on joint range of motion, dynamic balance, vertical and horizontal jump performance, and weight transfer parameters in elite male volleyball players aged 18-25. The study compares a manipulation group with a sham control group and assesses performance metrics before and after the intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Elite male volleyball players aged 15-25 years
• Minimum of 3 years of professional volleyball training experience
• Active member of a team and club

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not actively participating in training or matches
• History of acute musculoskeletal pathology or surgery in the lower extremities