Neuroathletic vs Reactive Training in American Football Players

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NEUROATHLETIC AND REACTIVE TRAINING IN AMERICAN FOOTBALL PLAYERS

N/A NCT07540247 Kind: NA Apr 20, 2026

Abstract

This study aims to compare the effects of neuroathletic training, reactive training, and routine team training in American football players. American football requires not only strength, speed, agility, and balance, but also rapid reaction, decision-making, and appropriate motor responses. Therefore, training approaches targeting the nervous system and reaction skills may contribute to both performance enhancement and injury risk reduction.

Active American football players aged 18-30 are randomly assigned to neuroathletic training, reactive training, or control groups. The intervention groups participate in additional exercise sessions twice a week for four weeks, while the control group continues routine team training only. Assessments are performed before and after the intervention period.

Outcome measures include Y Balance Test, Functional Movement Screen, Reactive Balance Test, core endurance test, and sit-and-reach test. These assessments are used to examine reaction performance, dynamic balance, postural control, movement quality, core endurance, and flexibility. The findings are expected to help identify the most effective training approach for improving performance and reducing injury risk in American football players.

Conditions: American Football Players, Neuroathletic Training, Reactive Training

Interventions: Neuroathletic Training, Reactive Training

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