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Examination of the Effect of Exercise Training With Upper Extremity Blood Flow Restriction on Upper Extremity Muscle Strength and Performance in Basketball Players
Led by Biruni University · Updated on 2024-08-05
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to study the effects of blood flow restrictive (BFR) exercises on upper body muscle strength and performance in male basketball players aged 18 to 25. BFR training uses controlled pressure to limit blood flow during exercise, which allows strength improvements with lower loads than traditional training. The study focuses on how this method affects muscle strength and performance in basketball players who regularly train and compete. Participants will be divided into two groups. One group will continue their usual basketball training while also completing a 90-minute BFR training program three times a week for three weeks. This program includes exercises like biceps curls, triceps curls, shoulder presses, and shoulder abductions performed at 30% of their maximum repetition with 60% arterial occlusion pressure. The other group will continue only their routine basketball training for the same period. During the study, researchers will assess muscle strength using bench press and hand grip strength tests at the start, after three weeks, and again at six weeks. They will also evaluate performance with sprint, agility, and free throw tests, along with fatigue levels after each BFR session. The study includes initial evaluations, and participants will be monitored closely throughout the training period. The total participation duration covers at least six weeks, with measurements taken at specific intervals to track changes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Blood Flow Restriction Training in Basketball Players
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Being between the ages of 18-25
- Having been attending training regularly for at least one year
- Having been playing basketball as a licensed player for at least 3 months
- Male athletes
- Volunteering to participate in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Individuals with orthopedic or neurological disabilities that may prevent the exercise test
- Individuals who have had a sports injury in the last 6 months
- Not actively participating in training
- Taking a break from sports
- Individuals with inadequate cooperation
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 3 weeks
Participants perform blood flow restriction training with exercises targeting upper extremity muscles, including biceps curls, triceps curls, shoulder presses, and shoulder abduction, alongside sport-specific routine training.
3 sessions per week
Duration - 3 weeks
Participants continue their routine basketball training without blood flow restriction intervention.
Routine training sessions as usual
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Biruni University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
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Buket AKINCI, Assoc.Prof.
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Busra ERDEM, PT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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