RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07009080

The Effect of Motor Imagery on Preventing Volleyball Players During Jumping and Landing

Motor Imagery is Effective in the Prevention of Landing Errors in Volleyball Players: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Aydan Niziplioğlu

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jun 9, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Motor Imagery

Summary

Although the effectiveness of motor imagery in improving performance in sports is known, there is no research on its preventive role against injuries. the primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of motor imagery on improving risk factors related to jumps and falls in volleyball players. The secondary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of motor imagery on cortical functions.

Eligibility

Min Age: 15 YearsMax Age: 25 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

To be between the ages of 15 and 25,
Not have an injury that affects the player's training program
Play regularly for a professional team.

Exclusion Criteria2

had lower extremity injury in the last two months
who had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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Interventions

OTHERmotor imagery

The researcher will explain to the players what MI is and how it works. Following the explanation, players will seated in a comfortable armchair facing the researcher, will ask to minimize distracting thoughts, and to be as mindful as possible without speaking for five minutes, and to imagine themselves executing the correct angles during a landing.