SYNOPSIS INTRODUCTION Kabaddi is a traditional Indian contact team game with ancient roots
that was historically used as a means of physical training self defence and
combat readiness With standardized rules organized leagues and international
governance under the International Kabaddi Federation kabaddi has gradually
transformed from a rural leisure activity into a highly organized competitive
sport Due to its inclusion in the Asian Games and the development of
professional leagues the sport has gained international recognition resulting
in more participation at both the amateur and elite levels Because of its unpredictable and dynamic nature where player performance
is constantly affected by opponents actions and strategic choices kabaddi is
considered an open skill sport A high level of tactical intelligence agility
speed coordination and perceptual abilities are necessary for successful
performance The sport is technically defined by intricate movement patterns
such as quick accelerations and decelerations lunges pivots evasive moves
abrupt shifts in direction single leg stance phases and hard collisions These
behaviors require outstanding postural balance and neuromuscular control The ATP PC energy system is mainly used during brief explosive movements
such as raids and tackles Anaerobic glycolysis is used during repeated high
intensity activities and the aerobic system supports recovery between raids and
throughout matches Studies show that kabaddi players maintain high
cardiovascular intensities during games which require an optimal combination of
strength speed endurance agility and neuromuscular efficiency The high prevalence of injuries in kabaddi is due to its physiological
and biomechanical demands Frequent cutting movements braking forces and
physical contact during tackles lead to lower limb injuries especially at the
knee and ankle Repetitive trunk flexion rotation and impacts may cause spinal
overuse injuries while upper limb injuries of the shoulder wrist and fingers
are also common From a physiotherapy perspective injury prevention and
rehabilitation should focus on neuromuscular training proprioception eccentric
strengthening correction of movement asymmetry and core stability Integrated neurocognitive training targets the central nervous system to
improve movement efficiency reaction speed sensory integration and motor
control It enhances visual vestibular and proprioceptive functions improving
brain body coordination Unlike conventional training which focuses mainly on
muscles neurocognitive training emphasizes decision making spatial awareness
balance and quick execution This type of training may also reduce injury risk
by improving neuromuscular control and stability around joints like the knee
and ankle NEED FOR STUDY Kabaddi performance depends on rapid reaction time agility and efficient
footwork but traditional training mainly focuses on physical conditioning and
ignores cognitive motor integration There is limited research on amateur kabaddi players as most studies
focus on elite athletes Amateur players require affordable field based training
to improve both cognitive and motor performance Integrated neurocognitive training programmes have shown improvement in
agility coordination and reaction time in other sports but their effect in
kabaddi is not well studied Footwork is essential in kabaddi as it affects balance speed direction
change and response to opponents It requires physical ability along with visual
processing decision making and motor control However structured neurocognitive
based footwork training is rarely included in regular kabaddi training There is also lack of studies on the combined effect of neurocognitive
training and footwork exercises on reaction time dynamic balance and
performance in amateur kabaddi players Therefore this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated
neurocognitive training programme focusing on footwork to provide evidence for
performance enhancement and injury prevention RESEARCH QUESTION Will integrated neurocognitive training programme have any effect
compared to conventional training on selective fitness variables over 8 weeks
in amateur kabaddi players AIM To determine the effectiveness of an integrated neurocognitive training
programme on selective fitness variables in amateur kabaddi players OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effect of integrated neurocognitive training programme on
reaction time in amateur kabaddi players To determine the effect on dynamic balance in amateur kabaddi players To evaluate the effect on footwork in amateur kabaddi players HYPOTHESIS Null hypothesis
There will be no significant effect of integrated neurocognitive training
programme compared to conventional training on selective fitness variables over
8 weeks in amateur kabaddi players Alternative hypothesis
There will be significant effect of integrated neurocognitive training
programme compared to conventional training on selective fitness variables over
8 weeks in amateur kabaddi players METHODOLOGY Study design Randomized controlled trial
Source of data Wadia park
Study population Amateur kabaddi players
Study setting Wadia park
Study type Experimental study
Type of data Quantitative
Intervention period 8 weeks
Study duration 2 years
Sample size 66 using open EPI software
Sampling method Simple random sampling Selection criteria Inclusion criteria
Age 18 to 30 years
Both male and female
PAR Q clearance
Regular participation in kabaddi training
Willing to participate Exclusion criteria
Recent injury affecting practice
Acute illness
Participation in other training programmes OUTCOME MEASURES Reaction time lower limb measured using Blazepod visual stimulus test
Dynamic balance measured using Y balance test lower quarter
Footwork performance measured using hexagon agility test PROCEDURE Ethical clearance will be obtained Participants will be selected based
on criteria and informed consent will be taken Demographic data will be
recorded Participants will be randomly divided into experimental and control
groups Baseline assessment will be done Experimental group will receive integrated neurocognitive training along
with conventional training Control group will receive conventional training
Instructions and demonstration will be given Training will be performed for one hour per session four days per week
for 8 weeks Outcome measures will be recorded at week 0 week 4 and week 8
Statistical analysis will be performed and results will be concluded Experimental group Participants will perform integrated neurocognitive training along with
conventional training three sessions per week for 45 to 60 minutes for 8 weeks Level 1 week 0 to 2
Focus on basic motor control coordination footwork reaction and balance with
simple exercises and low repetitions followed by cool down Level 2 week 3 to 4
Focus on speed agility reaction and dynamic balance with moderate intensity
drills followed by cool down Level 3 week 5 to 6
Focus on decision making cognitive tasks and balance under load with advanced
exercises followed by cool down Level 4 week 7 to 8
Focus on sport specific training including kabaddi movements reaction drills
and advanced balance followed by cool down Control group
Participants will perform conventional kabaddi training including warm
up running drills balance training kabaddi skills and footwork drills three
times per week for 8 weeks followed by cool down |