Effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Training on Physical Fitness in Badminton Athletes of Different Maturity Statuses
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15715692 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ming-Chia Weng (0009-0007-2598-1430, Chinese Culture University), Xiang Dai (0000-0002-6020-9688, National Taiwan University of Sport), Chih‐Hui Chiu (0000-0002-0739-874X, National Taiwan University of Sport), Chih-Hui Chiu (National Taiwan University of Sport), Chien‐Chang Ho (0000-0002-1283-5203, Fu Jen Catholic University), Chia-Cheng Liu (National Taiwan University of Sport), Shuo-Min Hsu (0000-0001-9142-7779, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital), Che‐Hsiu Chen (0009-0006-7097-7417, National Taiwan University of Sport), Che-Hsiu Chen (National Taiwan University of Sport, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 830-830 |
| Publication date | 2025-06-23 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Children (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/children12070830 |
| PMID | 40723023 |
| OpenAlex | W4411582934 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 43 |
Background/Objectives: Dominant leg use in badminton may contribute to lower limb asymmetry, potentially affecting performance and injury risk. This study investigated the effects of a 12-week integrated neuromuscular training (NMT) program on sports performance. Methods: Twenty-four well-trained male badminton players (age: 13.5 ± 1.15 years) were randomly assigned to groups based on maturation status (pre-peak height velocity [pre-PHV] and post-peak height velocity [post-PHV]; n = 12 each). All participants completed two NMT sessions weekly. Pre- and post-training assessments included a 20 m sprint, countermovement jump (CMJ), agility t -text, hexagon test, and Y-balance test. Results: Both groups improved significantly across most tests. The post-PHV group (ES: 0.70-1.35) showed greater improvements in sprinting, CMJ, and agility, while the pre-PHV group (ES: 0.39-1.23) improved more in balance and asymmetry. Conclusions: These results underscore the need for age- and maturity-specific training strategies to optimize performance and address asymmetries in youth athletes
Athletes · Developmental psychology · Geography · Maturity (psychological · Physical fitness · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physical therapy · Training (meteorology · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Medicine · Psychology · Sports injuries and prevention · Sports Performance and Training
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |