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Acute Effects of Different Warm-Up Protocols in Professional Taekwondo Athletes
Sponsor: Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial was to compare the immediate effects of three warm-up methods in professional taekwondo athletes. The warm-up methods were dynamic warm-up, Theraband exercises, and foam rolling. The main questions were whether these warm-up methods had different immediate effects on: muscle activity and the timing of muscle activation; movement-related measures recorded using an inertial measurement unit (IMU); agility; and range of motion. Researchers compared the three warm-up methods to determine whether they produced different immediate changes in these measures. Participants completed the warm-up protocols according to the study procedures. They also performed physical and movement tests, including single-leg squat and jump squat tasks. Researchers measured lower-limb muscle activity using surface electromyography (EMG). They also used an IMU and performance tests to assess movement, agility, and range of motion.
Official title: Acute Effects of Warm-Up Protocols With and Without Foam-Roller and TheraBand on the Biomechanical Function of Professional Taekwondo Athletes
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2024-10-11
Completion Date
2024-12-19
Last Updated
2026-10-14
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Foam Rolling Warm-Up
Participants performed self-myofascial release using a standard foam roller over the gluteal, hamstring, quadriceps, and gastrocnemius muscles. Each muscle group was treated for three sets of 30 seconds, with 15 seconds of rest between sets and 30 seconds between muscle groups. Participants were instructed to maintain consistent pressure while avoiding excessive discomfort. The intervention was supervised by the same investigator.
Dynamic Stretching Warm-Up
Participants performed a sequence of eight lower-extremity dynamic exercises: straight leg kicks, back kicks, high knees, skipping, knee-to-chest movements, leg cradles, lateral karaoke steps, and walking lunges. Each exercise was performed for two sets of 20 seconds, with 15 seconds of rest between sets and 30 seconds between exercises. The intervention was supervised by the same investigator.
Resistance Band Warm-Up
Participants performed lower-extremity dynamic exercises using black TheraBand elastic bands providing approximately 4-6 kg of resistance at 100% elongation. The bands were positioned around the proximal thigh during selected movements, including walking lunges, high-knee skipping, and leg swings. Exercise duration and recovery intervals were identical to those used in the dynamic stretching protocol. The intervention was supervised by the same investigator.
Locations (1)
Biomechanics Laboratory, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Guilan
Rasht, Gilan Province, Iran