Integrated Neuromuscular Training Improves Jump Height and Landing Mechanics in Male Volleyball Athletes

Summary

Background

Volleyball is a sport that requires frequent jumping, landing, rapid movements, and changes in direction. During a match, players repeatedly perform actions such as spikes, blocks, and quick defensive movements. Because of these repetitive high-impact movements, volleyball players are at risk of lower-limb injuries, especially to the knees, ankles, and hips.

Many injuries occur when athletes land incorrectly after jumping, when muscles are not strong enough, or when the body's balance and coordination are not optimal. Poor movement control during landing can place excessive stress on the joints and surrounding tissues. For this reason, improving the way athletes jump, land, and control their movements is very important for both performance and injury prevention.

Purpose of the Study

The main purpose of this study was to determine whether an 8-week Integrated Neuromuscular Training program could improve the following aspects in male volleyball athletes: Anthropometric profile, Jump-landing mechanics, Vertical jump height. Male volleyball athletes volunteered to participate in this research. All participants were active players who regularly took part in volleyball training and competitions. Integrated Neuromuscular Training (INT) is a structured exercise approach designed to improve the coordination between the muscular system and the nervous system. In simple terms, it helps the body learn how to move more efficiently, safely, and powerfully. The training program used in this study included a combination of exercises such as strength training to improve muscle power and joint stability, balance and stability exercises to enhance body control, plyometric exercises.

This study used a single-blind pretest-posttest design. Pretest: The athletes were evaluated before the training program started. Training period: The participants completed the 8-week Integrated Neuromuscular Training program.

Posttest: After the training program, the same measurements were taken again.

Conditions

• Sports Injuries
• Athletic Performance and Injury Risk

Interventions

OTHER

Integrated Neuromuscular Training

1. Training Frequency and Duration Program duration: 8 weeks Training frequency: 3 sessions per week Session duration: 45-60 minutes per session Total sessions: Approximately 24 sessions 2. Structure of Each Training Session Dynamic Warm-Up (10-12 minutes) Balance and Stability Training (8-10 minutes) Strength Training (10-15 minutes) Plyometric Training (10-15 minutes) Agility and Coordination Training (8-10 minutes) Cool-Down and Flexibility (5-8 minutes)

OTHER

Traditional Volleyball training

Training Structure Duration: 8 weeks Frequency: 3 sessions per week Session duration: 60 minutes Total sessions: 24 sessions Session Components 1. Warm-Up (10-12 minutes) 2. Volleyball Technical Skill Training (20-25 minutes) 3. Tactical and Game-Based Training (15-20 minutes) 4. General Physical Conditioning (10-12 minutes) 5. Cool-Down (5-8 minutes)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• INTI International University

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

25 Years

Sex

MALE

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-12-02

Primary Completion

2026-02-12

Completion

2026-03-24

Countries

• Malaysia

Study Locations