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Mustafa Ceyran1 
, Zarife Pancar * 2, Mustafa Sencer Ulema1 , Burak Karaca1 , Ali Muhittin Tasdogan3 , Mustafa Yılmaz1 , Ahmet Koyunlu1
, Zarife Pancar * 2, Mustafa Sencer Ulema1 , Burak Karaca1 , Ali Muhittin Tasdogan3 , Mustafa Yılmaz1 , Ahmet Koyunlu1
1- Department of Physical Education and Sports, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
2- Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey ,zarifepancar@gantep.edu.tr
3- Anaesthesia and Reamination Department, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey
2- Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey ,
3- Anaesthesia and Reamination Department, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Background. To improve performance, athletes should try different methods. This is why the popularized proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercises are essential.
Objectives. This study investigated the effects of 6-week PNF stretching exercises on futsal players' balance, circulatory parameters, and motoric adaptations.
Methods. A total of 36 volunteer futsal players aged 14-17 years who regularly participated in futsal training and did not have any chronic diseases were included in the study. Futsal players were randomly divided into three groups: PNF group (n=12), training group (n=12), and control group (n=12). The PNF group received a PNF stretching exercise program three days a week for six weeks in combination with futsal training. The training group only continued futsal training regularly. No training program was applied to the control group. Age, height, weight, pulse rate, blood pressure, saturation, balance, push-ups, sit-ups, vertical jumps, horizontal jumps, sit-stand flexibility test, and 30-meter sprint test were measured in all groups.
Results. According to the findings obtained from the study, there was a significant difference (p<0.05) in favor of the experimental groups in systolic blood pressure (p=0.017), push-ups (p<0.001), sit-ups (p<0.001), vertical and horizontal jump (p<0.001) and 30-meter sprint test (p<0.001) in PNF and training groups. While there was no statistical significance between the pre-test and post-test measurements of circulatory parameters in the PNF group, significance was found in favor of the PNF group in the intergroup comparison.
Conclusion. When measured parameters are evaluated, we can say that PNF exercises applied to futsal players may have positive effects.
Objectives. This study investigated the effects of 6-week PNF stretching exercises on futsal players' balance, circulatory parameters, and motoric adaptations.
Methods. A total of 36 volunteer futsal players aged 14-17 years who regularly participated in futsal training and did not have any chronic diseases were included in the study. Futsal players were randomly divided into three groups: PNF group (n=12), training group (n=12), and control group (n=12). The PNF group received a PNF stretching exercise program three days a week for six weeks in combination with futsal training. The training group only continued futsal training regularly. No training program was applied to the control group. Age, height, weight, pulse rate, blood pressure, saturation, balance, push-ups, sit-ups, vertical jumps, horizontal jumps, sit-stand flexibility test, and 30-meter sprint test were measured in all groups.
Results. According to the findings obtained from the study, there was a significant difference (p<0.05) in favor of the experimental groups in systolic blood pressure (p=0.017), push-ups (p<0.001), sit-ups (p<0.001), vertical and horizontal jump (p<0.001) and 30-meter sprint test (p<0.001) in PNF and training groups. While there was no statistical significance between the pre-test and post-test measurements of circulatory parameters in the PNF group, significance was found in favor of the PNF group in the intergroup comparison.
Conclusion. When measured parameters are evaluated, we can say that PNF exercises applied to futsal players may have positive effects.
Keywords: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Circulatory, Motor Adaptation, Stretching Exercises, Futsal Players
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APPLICABLE REMARKS
APPLICABLE REMARKS
• These findings are essential in supporting the development and dissemination of new training methods that can contribute to sports performance by integrating PNF stretching exercises into athlete training.
• PNF exercises should be included in training programs to improve the overall performance of athletes. Alternative balance training methods should be used in addition to PNF exercises to improve balance.
• PNF exercises should be integrated into training programs to improve motor skills, especially in young athletes. PNF exercises should be practiced regularly to improve flexibility and muscle strength in athletes.
• PNF exercises should be included in training programs to improve the overall performance of athletes. Alternative balance training methods should be used in addition to PNF exercises to improve balance.
• PNF exercises should be integrated into training programs to improve motor skills, especially in young athletes. PNF exercises should be practiced regularly to improve flexibility and muscle strength in athletes.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
Sport Physiology and its related branches
Received: 2024/06/12 | Accepted: 2024/08/7
Received: 2024/06/12 | Accepted: 2024/08/7
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