Effect of Foot Core Exercises on Jump Performance in Professional Volleyball Players

ConditionAthletic Performance

Trial statusNot yet recruiting

Trial phaseNot applicable

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexMale

Age18-35

SponsorMudanya University

About this trial

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of foot core exercises on jump performance in professional volleyball players. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups. The first group will perform a strength training program only, while the second group will perform foot core exercises in addition to the same strength training program. Jump performance will be assessed using the Countermovement Jump (CMJ) test, and performance scores will be obtained through force-time analysis using the ForceDecks system. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of training programs aimed at improving performance and reducing injury risk in professional volleyball players.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Male professional volleyball players aged 18 to 35 years

Actively licensed athletes competing in clubs affiliated with the Turkish Volleyball Federation

Regular participation in team training sessions without interruption for at least the past 3 months

No history of surgery or serious injury involving the lower extremities (foot, ankle, knee, or hip) within the last 6 months

Disqualifiers

Presence of deformity, chronic pain, or functional impairment in the foot or ankle

History of lower extremity orthopedic surgery within the past 6 months

History of neurological or vestibular disorders, or systemic diseases affecting balance

Participation in physiotherapy interventions, rehabilitation protocols, or exercise programs outside the scope of the study during the study period

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

Strength Training Program
Behavioral
Description Participants will perform a standardized lower-extremity strength training program routinely used for professional volleyball players. Arms Assigned * Strength Training Group * Strength Training Plus Foot Core Exercises Group
Foot Core Exercise Program
Behavioral
Description Participants will perform foot core exercises targeting intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles. The exercises are designed to improve foot stability and functional control. Arms Assigned ✔️ Strength Training Plus Foot Core Exercises Group ❌ Strength Training Group (işaretleme)

Treatment groups

43 Participants

are divided into 2 treatment groups

Group A: Strength Training GroupActive comparator 1 intervention

Group B: Strength Training plus Foot Core Exercise GroupExperimental treatment 2 interventions

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

Vertical Jump Height (Countermovement Jump)

Maximum vertical jump height measured during the Countermovement Jump (CMJ) test.

Time frame

Baseline and post-intervention (approximately 8 weeks)

Secondary outcomes

Force-Time Variables During Countermovement Jump

Force-time variables obtained from force platform measurements during the Countermovement Jump (CMJ) test.

Time frame

Baseline and post-intervention (approximately 8 weeks)

Sponsors and contacts

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Mudanya University

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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