Effect of sprint training on audiovisual reaction time in gymnasts: Randomized controlled trial
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Reaction time is the interval between the onset of a signal (stimulus) and the initiation of a movement response. Reaction time is affected by factors such as age, gender, number of simultaneous stimuli, nutrition, physical activity, training and physical fitness and fatigue. Reaction time is a decisive factor affecting success in sporting competitions. The present study was carried out to compare the effects of 6 weeks of sprint interval training on audiovisual reaction time in gymnasts. Methods: The present study is an Interventional Randomized Controlled Trial. Twenty gymnasts aged 15 to 25 years were enrolled for the study. Informed consent was taken from all the participants. They were randomly distributed into 2 groups. Group- 1: Controls: Players undergoing regular training. Group-2: Players undergoing Sprint Training along with regular training. They underwent sprint training for 10 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Audiovisual reaction time was measured by Medicaid RTM -604, before starting the training and after 6 weeks of training. Results and Conclusion: Sprint Interval training led to significant improvement in audio and visual reaction time whereas there was no significant change in the audio and visual reaction time among the regular training group. Hence, Sprint Interval training can be suggested as a method to improve audiovisual reaction time in gymnasts.
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Pratibha K Kalwale, Khaled Mohsin Badaam, R S Doiphode, Sudhir P Choudhari, ST Khan
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