Mind over matter: mental practice may cut volleyball injuries
NCT ID NCT07009080
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 37 times
Summary
This study tested whether motor imagery (mentally practicing correct landing form) could help volleyball players reduce landing errors that often lead to injury. Thirty players aged 15-25 from professional teams took part. They sat quietly for five minutes and imagined themselves landing with proper angles. After 12 weeks, researchers measured changes in hip, knee, and ankle angles during jumps and landings. The goal was to see if this simple mental exercise could improve technique and potentially prevent injuries.
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Gaziantep, Gaziantep, 27000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Active substance
motor imagery (mental practice)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give coaches a simple, no-cost tool to help players land more safely and possibly prevent injuries.
What could go wrong
This was a very small study (30 players) and only looked at body angles, not actual injury rates. The results may not apply to all athletes or levels of play.
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