A Study to Determine the Baseline Data of Spatial and Temporal Gait Variables and Their Correlation with Biomotor Skill in Badminton Players- Pilot Study

Abstract

Introduction: Badminton is an individual and  non-contact sports which require jumps, lunges, quick changes of direction, and rapid arm movements from a wide variety of body positions. The performance of the game no time limit, full of uncertainty, higher explosive requirements, speed and full range of sports.

Objectives: To find out the correlation & Impact of training on temporal & spatial variable with biomotor skill in badminton players.

Methods: A total 12 Badminton players. Online Survey was made as per a review of the literature and then the list of different exercises, and questionnaires were sent to professional physiotherapists and coach for designing the basic protocol, and as per the response received from them designing of the training program was initiated. The experimental group performed stair running, jump squat, power skips, squat, calf hops, one leg squat & planks. Outcome measures used were Sensamove mini balance board, Vertical jump height, Illinois Agility test, Temporal & Spatial Variable- as step length, stride time & cadence.

Results: In the Control group agility, power, gait variables & balance show negative results. Moreover agility, power, gait variables & balance shows significant changes in the experimental group(p=.001) it shows that the designed program is effective to enhance the fitness training for improving speed, power, balance , gait variables and accuracy of badminton players.

Conclusions: The exercise program has a positive effect on performance. The basic designed program having an effect and improving the speed, and physical fitness parameters of Badminton Players.