The effect of 6 weeks of neuromuscular training on dynamic knee valgus in adolescent volleyball players: A Randomized Controlled Study

Ahmadi, Malek; Omranzadeh, Ali

doi:10.22084/rsr.2024.29807.1752

The effect of 6 weeks of neuromuscular training on dynamic knee valgus in adolescent volleyball players: A Randomized Controlled Study

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Malek Ahmadi

Ali Omranzadeh

Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran.

10.22084/rsr.2024.29807.1752

Abstract

Background and Aim: Dynamic knee valgus in volleyball, which involves landing and deceleration, can lead to injuries. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of 6 weeks of neuromuscular training on the degrees of dynamic knee valgus in adolescent volleyball players.
Methods: Thirty male volleyball players aged 14-18 were selected through purposive non-probability sampling and randomly assigned to experimental (N=15) and control (N=15) groups. Dynamic knee valgus was measured using the single-leg landing test in both pre-test and post-test phases. The experimental group performed neuromuscular training for 6 weeks, with 3 weekly sessions, each lasting 45 minutes. The control group continued with their regular training routine.
Results: The analysis of covariance revealed a significant difference in the mean degree of dynamic knee valgus between the two groups in the post-test (p=0.001), with the experimental group showing a reduction in dynamic knee valgus compared to the control group.
Conclusion: These findings underscore the importance of neuromuscular training in reducing dynamic knee valgus in adolescent volleyball players. Therefore, it is recommended that coaches integrate neuromuscular training alongside specialized volleyball exercises.

Keywords

Neuromuscular training

Dynamic knee valgus

Volleyball

Adolescent

Landing mechanics

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