An evaluation of physical performance in collegiate athletes: A randomized controlled trial comparing backward and forward running

IF 2.3 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Firdaus Jawed , Sumbul Ansari , Rabia Aziz , Humaira Khan , Moazzam Hussain Khan , Saurabh Sharma , Turki Abualait , Shibili Nuhmani
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Abstract

Background

Backward running (BR) and forward running (FR) activate distinct neuromuscular pathways and utilize differing biomechanical principles. Although FR is a well-established training modality, the potential advantages of BR for enhancing athletic performance and mitigating injury risk necessitate further exploration. Moreover, there exists a paucity of experimental data comparing these modalities in collegiate athlete populations.

Purpose

This study sought to quantify the differential effects of BR intervention, FR intervention, and no intervention on agility, power, and speed performance in collegiate athletes.

Methods

Thirty collegiate athletes (Aged 18–28 years) were randomly allocated to the BR group (n = 10), FR group (n = 10), and an absolute control (CON) group (n = 10). The BR and FR groups performed running sessions on a treadmill for matched time and intensity biweekly for eight weeks. All athletes were assessed for agility, speed, and power performance before and after the intervention.

Results

Results revealed a significant main effect of time (p < 0.05) and significant group × time interactions (p < 0.05) for all outcomes, mean difference data showed BR outperformed FR & CON in countermovement jump (CMJ) (p < 0.05). For the 10-m sprint performance, a between-group difference was identified. A post-hoc Bonferroni test showed that the BR group performed better than the CON group (p = 0.02) but was not statistically different from the FR group (p > 0.05).

Conclusions

BR intervention led to greater gains in CMJ performance and improved 10-m sprint performance compared to the control group, with little improvement compared to the FR group based on the mean difference data.

对大学生运动员体能表现的评估:随机对照试验:比较后向跑和前向跑
背景后向跑(BR)和前向跑(FR)激活不同的神经肌肉通路,并利用不同的生物力学原理。虽然前向跑是一种成熟的训练方式,但后向跑在提高运动成绩和降低受伤风险方面的潜在优势仍有待进一步探索。此外,在大学生运动员群体中对这些模式进行比较的实验数据也非常少。本研究旨在量化快速力量训练干预、快速力量训练干预和不干预对大学生运动员敏捷、力量和速度表现的不同影响。BR组和FR组在跑步机上进行跑步训练,时间和强度相匹配,每两周一次,持续八周。结果表明,在所有结果中,时间的主效应显著(p <0.05),组与时间的交互效应显著(p <0.05),平均差异数据显示,BR 在反向运动跳跃(CMJ)中的表现优于 FR & CON(p <0.05)。在 10 米短跑成绩方面,发现了组间差异。结论与对照组相比,BR 干预使 CMJ 成绩有了更大的提高,10 米短跑成绩也有所改善,但根据平均差异数据,与 FR 组相比,改善甚微。
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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-
CiteScore
4.60
自引率
7.70%
发文量
218
审稿时长
66 days
期刊介绍: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (CEGH) is a multidisciplinary journal and it is published four times (March, June, September, December) a year. The mandate of CEGH is to promote articles on clinical epidemiology with focus on developing countries in the context of global health. We also accept articles from other countries. It publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. The journal publishes Original articles, Review articles, Evidence Summaries, Letters to the Editor. All articles published in CEGH are peer-reviewed and published online for immediate access and citation.
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