Effect of Stabilization-based Proprioceptive Exercise on Joint Position Sense, Static Posture, and Flexibility in Judo Athletes : Case Reports

Objectives This study was conducted to provide basic data through analysis of the effects on knee joint active position sense, COP, flexibility, and balance factors targeting male university students who majored in judo for more than 10 years at S University. Methods A stabilization-based proprioceptive exercise program was applied to male university students (n=22) majoring in judo, 3 times a week, 60 minutes/time for 4 weeks, and knee joint position sense, COP, balance, and flexibility factors were measured pre and post test. Results The active joint position sensory function factor of the knee joint was significantly improved after compared to pre(p<.01). And the differences in center of body weight (COP) between forward-rear and left-right were significantly reduced after application of the exercise program compared to before application(p<.01). Additionally, the flexibility and balance factors improved significantly compared to the pre-test(p<.01). Conclusions From the above results, it is believed that the application of a stabilization-based proprioceptive exercise program to judo players who engage in intense exercise contributed to improving the proprioceptive function of the knee joint, weight-bearing correction, flexibility, and balance. Therefore, it was suggested that the application of stabilization-based proprioceptive exercise to people who engage in intense martial arts athletes should be included and applied in the training process to improve athletic performance and prevent injuries.