Balance; DistortedNWUPFBMNCT06587516
Neuromuscular Warm-Up Program for Badminton Players
A study testing Neuromuscular Warmup Program and Traditional Warmup Program in people with Balance; Distorted and Ankle Injury, run by University of Malaya at 1 site in Malaysia.
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 49 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Balance; Distorted, Ankle Injury
- What is being tested?
- Neuromuscular Warmup Program and Traditional Warmup Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 21 participants
- Where
- 1 siteMalaysia
- Study dates
- 3 Oct 2024to 20 Oct 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 49 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Injury free for \>1 year, plays badminton minimum of once a week, have experience of playing at least 3 years
Who cannot join
- Badminton players that participate in competition in any level (novice, intermediate or elite tier), involve in any regimented training, participants with any joint disorder, non-communicable diseases (NCD), neurologically unstable, consumption of any medication that can interfere with performance.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Developing a Novel Neuromuscular Warm-Up Program for Recreational Badminton Players: An Experimental Study
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.
Read the detailed description
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.
- Conditions
- Balance; Distorted, Ankle Injury
- Being tested
- Neuromuscular Warmup Program, Traditional Warmup Program
- Keywords
- Recreational Badminton, Balance Improvement, Ankle Injury Prevention, Neuromuscular Warm Up, Warm Up Program
- Medical subject headings
- Ankle Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Neuromuscular Warmup ProgramBehavioural
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.
Traditional Warmup ProgramBehavioural
This intervention involves a conventional warm-up program. It includes general stretching exercises and light jogging intended to prepare the body for physical activity.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | Experimental | badminton players who plays badminton socially once a week with minimum experience of three years Receives: Behavioral: Neuromuscular Warmup Program |
| Control | Active comparator | badminton players who plays badminton socially once a week with minimum experience of three years Receives: Behavioral: Traditional Warmup Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
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
Measured: 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.
Measured: pre-test conducted immediately before the intervention and a post-test conducted immediately after the intervention.
Secondary outcomes (1)
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.
Measured: pre-test conducted immediately before the intervention and a post-test conducted immediately after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Sep 2024
- Study start3 Oct 2024
- Primary completion18 Oct 2024
- Study completion20 Oct 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Balance; DistortedStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Model description
- 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.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 21 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Malaya
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Saranya Navaratnarajah, University of Malaya
- Investigators
- Saranya Navaratnarajah, Principal investigator, Institute for Advanced Studies, Universiti Malaya
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06587516
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UM.TNC2/UMREC_3398
- Acronym
- NWUPFBM
- Status last verified
- Dec 2024
- First submitted
- 4 Sep 2024
- Last updated
- 20 Dec 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
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.
PubMed 17436168
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Dec 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Developing a Novel Neuromuscular Warm-Up Program for Recreational Badminton Players: An Experimental Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06587516
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NWUPFBM / UM.TNC2/UMREC_3398
- Conditions
- Balance; Distorted, Ankle Injury
- Keywords
- Recreational Badminton, Balance Improvement, Ankle Injury Prevention, Neuromuscular Warm Up, Warm Up Program
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 21 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of MalayaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 3 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 18 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Oct 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Detailed description
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- 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.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | Experimental | Behavioral: Neuromuscular Warmup Programbadminton players who plays badminton socially once a week with minimum experience of three years |
| Control | Active comparator | Behavioral: Traditional Warmup Programbadminton players who plays badminton socially once a week with minimum experience of three years |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 49 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Injury free for \>1 year, plays badminton minimum of once a week, have experience of playing at least 3 years
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Badminton players that participate in competition in any level (novice, intermediate or elite tier), involve in any regimented training, participants with any joint disorder, non-communicable diseases (NCD), neurologically unstable, consumption of any medication that can interfere with performance.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Neuromuscular Warmup ProgramThis 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. | Behavioural | Experimental |
| Traditional Warmup ProgramThis intervention involves a conventional warm-up program. It includes general stretching exercises and light jogging intended to prepare the body for physical activity. | Behavioural | Control |
Primary outcome
Balance Performance
Time frame: pre-test conducted immediately before the intervention and a post-test conducted immediately after the intervention
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
Ankle Movement
Time frame: pre-test conducted immediately before the intervention and a post-test conducted immediately after the intervention.
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.
1 secondary outcome
Neuromuscular Activity
Time frame: pre-test conducted immediately before the intervention and a post-test conducted immediately after the intervention
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Dec 2024.
- Results publication: PubMed 17436168Akbari 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.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Saranya Navaratnarajah principal investigator
Institute for Advanced Studies, Universiti Malaya
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Neuromuscular Warmup Program and Traditional Warmup Program in people with Balance; Distorted and Ankle Injury, run by University of Malaya at 1 site in Malaysia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Dec 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Malaysia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Balance Performance (time frame: pre-test conducted immediately before the intervention and a post-test conducted immediately after the intervention). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06587516, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Dec 2024.