Comparison of the Effects of Copenhagen Adduction Exercise Performed at Different Loading Intensities on Hip Muscle Strength Development, Delayed Muscle Soreness, and Lower Extremity Physical Fitness Parameters

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of the Copenhagen adduction exercise performed at different loading intensities on hip muscle strength development, performance, flexibility, and delayed onset muscle soreness in active taekwondo athletes aged 12 to 18 years. This single-blind randomized controlled trial includes male and female adolescent athletes to determine improvements in hip muscle strength and lower extremity fitness parameters during and after the exercise program. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: a high-intensity Copenhagen adduction exercise group performing the classic protocol or a low-intensity group performing a modified protocol. Both groups will perform their respective exercises for 8 weeks alongside their regular training. Assessments will be carried out at the start and at the 4th, 8th, and 16th weeks, measuring hip abductor and adductor strength, hip adduction flexibility, muscle soreness, and physical performance through jump and hop tests. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor muscle soreness and perceived exertion immediately after each training session using a visual analog scale. Participants will undergo strength and flexibility tests and performance evaluations at scheduled intervals. The study aims to measure changes in hip muscle strength and lower limb fitness, with evaluations continuing up to 16 weeks to observe lasting effects beyond the exercise period.

Comparison of the Effect of Copenhagen Adduction Exercises Performed at Different Load-intensity