Neuromechanical adaptations to EMG-guided SSC training in elite badminton players: a predictive multivariate approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) is essential for explosive lower-limb actions in court-based sports like badminton. Traditional jump assessments may miss subtle neuromechanical changes. Recent developments in real-time electromyography (EMG) and multivariate analysis-such as synergy-based models-enable more precise, individualized diagnostics in sport-specific contexts.

Objectives

This study examined the neuromechanical effects of a 4-week EMG-guided SSC training program in elite badminton players and developed predictive models to identify early training responders.

Methods

Twenty-four national-level athletes were randomized into an experimental group (EG, n = 12), receiving EMG-guided feedback, and a control group (CG, n = 12), performing

SUBMITTER: Pronczuk M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12460308 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature