This study examined the effects of an 8-week neuromuscular warm-up program on ankle muscular function, proprioception, and dynamic balance in adolescent Taekwondo demonstration athletes, and aimed to provide practical implications for improving ankle ...
This study examined the effects of an 8-week neuromuscular warm-up program on ankle muscular function, proprioception, and dynamic balance in adolescent Taekwondo demonstration athletes, and aimed to provide practical implications for improving ankle function during demonstration training. Eighteen athletes aged 14–17 years were randomly assigned to a neuromuscular warm-up group and a general warm-up group and completed their respective programs three times per week for eight weeks. Ankle inversion and eversion strength, joint position sense, and dynamic balance were assessed. The neuromuscular warm-up group showed significant improvements in ankle isometric strength, proprioception, and dynamic balance, whereas no significant changes were observed in the general warm-up group. These findings suggest that incorporating neuromuscular components into warm-up routines may effectively enhance ankle function required for stable performance in Taekwondo demonstration.