The Effects of Visual Input on Cognitive Function, Physical Performance, and Postural Stability in Adolescent Male Basketball Players

The Effects of Visual Input on Cognitive Function, Physical Performance, and Postural Stability in Adolescent Male Basketball Players

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses-recently gaining popularity in sports-on cognitive function, physical performance, and postural stability, which are among the key skills in athletic performance.

The originality of the study lies in being the first to examine the effects of stroboscopic glasses-based exercises on basketball players.

Hypotheses of the study:

H1: Exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses have an effect on athletes' cognitive functions.

H2: Exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses have an effect on athletes' physical performance.

H3: Exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses have an effect on athletes' static and dynamic postural stability.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male basketball players aged 14-19 years
• With at least one year of basketball experience
• Minimum training frequency of two days per week.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not willing to participate in the study
• A history of any upper or lower extremity surgery within the past year
• A history of any musculoskeletal injury in the upper or lower extremities within the past month
• The presence of a neurological disorder
• A history of epilepsy
• A diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)