Focus of Study is Effects of Neuromuscular Training Clinical Trial
Official title:
The Effects of an Exercise Based Injury Prevention Programme on Neuromuscular Outcomes in Gaelic Football and Hurling Players, a Randomised Controlled Trial
A randomized control trial examining the effects of an exercise based injury prevention programme on postural control and jump landing mechanics. Randomization of 4 teams, 2 Gaelic football and 2 hurling teams to exercise intervention and control groups. Participants are tested using Y Balance test and Landing Error Scoring System (LESS).
Gaelic football and hurling, a stick and ball game, are Irish amateur games components of
explosiveness with the multi-directional nature of both games, in addition to the overhead
activities and the high level of contact involved; makes it a high risk of injury,
especially during match-play. Recent systematic reviews found that injury prevention
exercise programmes can significantly reduce the relative risk of lower extremity injuries.
Several studies have successfully incorporated exercise components including balance,
plyometrics, strength, neuromuscular training, running and cutting movement patterns to
prevent injuries in sports such as soccer, basketball, and handball.
This study examines the effect of an injury prevention programme on 2 recognized risk
factors for lower limb injury balance and jump landing mechanics.
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Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Prevention