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The Effects of Corrective Exercise and Kinesiotape Applications on Performance and Functional Mobility in Young Basketball Players
Led by Vedat Göken · Updated on 2026-03-13
45
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
10 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of corrective exercise programs and kinesio taping (KT) on performance and functional mobility in adolescent male basketball players aged 9 to 16 years. Kinesio taping is applied to regulate muscle tone, enhance proprioception, improve circulation, and support pain management. Corrective exercises aim to fix movement disorders and musculoskeletal imbalances while improving functional movement quality. This study compares these methods directly in young basketball players to provide insights for performance and injury prevention. Participants will be divided into three groups: one receiving a personalized corrective exercise program designed using artificial intelligence based on initial assessments, performed twice a week for 6 weeks alongside routine training; another group receiving kinesio taping applied to specific muscles twice a week for 6 weeks with routine training; and a control group continuing their usual training without additional interventions. The study duration is 6 weeks of treatment within a 12-month project timeline. During the study, participants will undergo various functional movement and performance tests, such as the Y Balance Test, Functional Movement System assessments, Agility T test, vertical jump measurements (My Jump 2), Seated Medicine Ball Throw Test, and Closed Kinetic Chain Lower Extremity Stability Test. These tests will be conducted at enrollment, 3 weeks, and 6 weeks to measure improvements. The study is randomized and single-masked, with a total of 45 male basketball players from a sports club participating.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
THE EFFECTS OF CORRECTIVE EXERCISE AND KT APPLICATIONS IN YOUNG BASKETBALL PLAYERS
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- The male athlete's sport must be basketball.
- The male athlete must be between 9 and 16 years old.
You will not qualify if you...
- Having undergone any surgical operation within the last 6 months.
- Having suffered a lower or upper extremity injury within the last 3 months.
- The volunteer does not wish to continue the study.
- Athletes for whom the necessary assessments or procedures could not be performed were excluded.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive either corrective exercise, kinesiotape applications, or continue routine training over 6 weeks to support performance and functional mobility.
Twice-weekly sessions for 6 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Istinye University
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34800
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2
Istinye University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34800
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Research Team
V
Vedat Göken
G
GOKEN
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
3
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