Combining the Copenhagen Adduction Exercise and Nordic Hamstring Exercise Improves Dynamic Balance Among Male Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Copenhagen adduction exercise (CAE) and Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) reduce the incidence of groin and hamstring injuries. Efficient dynamic balance can improve motor performance and reduce the risk of injuries in athletes. However, the effects of these exercises on dynamic balance have not been investigated.

Hypothesis

CAE and NHE, as well as a combination of both exercises, would improve dynamic balance among amateur male athletes.

Study design

Randomized controlled trial.

Level of evidence

Level 1.

Methods

A total of 200 male athletes aged 21.9 ± 2.4 years were included in the study and randomly assigned to 4 groups: CAE group (n = 50), NHE group (n = 50), CAE and NHE group (n = 50), and a control group (n = 50). A total of 177 male athl

SUBMITTER: Saleh A Al Attar W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8558994 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature