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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-08-16
2026-01-01
Brief Summary
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Sports participation has increased among women in Saudi Arabia, but many injury-prevention programs were originally designed for male athletes and may not meet the specific needs of females. This study will help determine whether a tailored program can reduce injury risks and improve athletic performance.
Female athletes aged 18-35 years who have been training and competing for at least one year can participate. Athletes with recent injuries, pregnancy, or chronic medical conditions that could affect performance will not be included.
Participants will complete tests before and after the program, including jumping, balance, and agility assessments. The prevention program includes warm-up exercises, stretching, strengthening, jumping drills, balance work, and agility training.
By comparing results before and after the program, the study will show whether this type of training can help female athletes stay safer and perform better.
Detailed Description
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Participants will attend supervised injury-prevention sessions for eight weeks. Each session includes:
Warm-up drills (jogging, shuttle runs, backward running)
Stretching for major lower-body muscles
Strength training such as lunges and hamstring exercises
Plyometric drills (jumping and bounding)
Balance exercises on one leg
Agility drills such as directional running
Cool-down stretching and core exercises
This type of program is commonly used to reduce lower-limb injuries by improving strength, stability, coordination, and movement control.
How participation will be assessed
Before starting the program and again after the eight weeks, participants will complete several tests that measure:
Jumping power
Agility during multi-directional movement
Balance while reaching in different directions
These tests are widely used in sports medicine and have high reliability. They help identify injury risk and measure improvements in physical performance.
Why this study is important
The results will show whether a structured injury-prevention program can help female athletes:
Improve movement quality
Enhance lower-body strength, balance, and agility
Increase awareness of sports-injury risks
Potentially reduce the likelihood of future injuries
This research may support the development of safer and more effective training strategies for female athletes in Saudi Arabia as sports opportunities continue to expand.
Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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Exercise group
Participants will attend supervised injury-prevention sessions for eight weeks. Each session includes:
Warm-up drills (jogging, shuttle runs, backward running)
Stretching for major lower-body muscles
Strength training such as lunges and hamstring exercises
Plyometric drills (jumping and bounding)
Balance exercises on one leg
Agility drills such as directional running
Cool-down stretching and core exercises
This type of program is commonly used to reduce lower-limb injuries by improving strength, stability, coordination, and movement control.
8-Week Sports Injury Prevention Program
A structured 8-week injury prevention exercise program designed to improve lower-extremity strength, balance, agility, and movement control in female college athletes. Each supervised session includes:
Warm-up: jogging, shuttle runs, backward running
Stretching: calf, quadriceps, and hamstring stretches
Strengthening: walking lunges, Russian hamstring exercise, single-leg toe raises
Plyometrics: lateral, forward, and backward jumps; zigzag shuffle; bounding drills
Balance training: single-leg stance with chest pass, forward bend, and figure-of-eight reach
Agility drills: multidirectional shuttle runs, diagonal runs, bounding runs
Cool-down: bridging, abdominal crunches, knee-to-chest stretches, and seated butterfly stretch
Sessions follow a standardized protocol with prescribed repetitions, sets, or time durations for each component. The goal of the intervention is to enhance athletic performance and reduce the risk of lower-extremity sports injuries.
Interventions
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8-Week Sports Injury Prevention Program
A structured 8-week injury prevention exercise program designed to improve lower-extremity strength, balance, agility, and movement control in female college athletes. Each supervised session includes:
Warm-up: jogging, shuttle runs, backward running
Stretching: calf, quadriceps, and hamstring stretches
Strengthening: walking lunges, Russian hamstring exercise, single-leg toe raises
Plyometrics: lateral, forward, and backward jumps; zigzag shuffle; bounding drills
Balance training: single-leg stance with chest pass, forward bend, and figure-of-eight reach
Agility drills: multidirectional shuttle runs, diagonal runs, bounding runs
Cool-down: bridging, abdominal crunches, knee-to-chest stretches, and seated butterfly stretch
Sessions follow a standardized protocol with prescribed repetitions, sets, or time durations for each component. The goal of the intervention is to enhance athletic performance and reduce the risk of lower-extremity sports injuries.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Actively participating in organized sports in Saudi Arabia
* Minimum of one year of continuous experience in their sport
* Currently engaged in regular training and/or competition
* Able to perform physical activity safely as confirmed by self-report
* Willing to provide informed consent and complete all study assessments
Exclusion Criteria
* Pregnancy at the time of enrollment
* Diagnosis of a chronic medical condition that may affect performance (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension)
* Any condition that could interfere with safe participation in physical testing or training
* Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
18 Years
45 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Monira Aldhahi
Sponsor-Investigator
Locations
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PNU- Students gym
Riyadh, , Saudi Arabia
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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PNU-7
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id