Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences · Published 2026-07-08 · DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0055.8445
Osman Yılmaz, Ladislav Batalik
<p>Background: This study was conducted to investigate the effects of proprioceptive training on functional movement screening<br />(FMS), range of motion (ROM), ankle proprioception, and speed in recreational futsal players.<br />Methods: The research sample group consisted of 24 male recreational futsal players who volunteered for the study. Twelve<br />individuals were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n = 12) or the control group (n = 12). The experimental participants<br />underwent a 5-week proprioceptive training program with three sessions per week prior to futsal training sessions.<br />Results: Statistically significant differences were observed between the groups in FMS (p = 0.016; d = 1.07), 5m sprint (p =<br />0.005; d = -1.28), 10m sprint (p = 0.030; d = -0.94), 20m sprint (p = 0.020; d = -1.02), ankle proprioception left (p = 0.020;<br />d = 1.02), hip flexion right (p = 0.025; d = 0.98), hip flexion left (p 0.001; d = 1.81), hip internal rotation right (p = 0.002; d<br />= 1.47), hip internal rotation left (p = 0.007; d = 1.21) and hip external rotation right (p 0.001; d = 1.79) hip external rotation<br />left (p 0.001; d = 1.54). Ankle proprioception right was not significant (p 0.05).<br />Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, proprioceptive training improved FMS, hip flexion (right-left), hip internal rotation<br />(right-left), hip external rotation (right-left) ROM, ankle proprioception left, and speed parameters. These results suggest that<br />incorporating proprioceptive training in the program positively impacts FMS, ROM, ankle proprioception, and speed in recreational<br />futsal players.</p>
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Yılmaz, O., Batalik, L. (2026). ENHANCING PERFORMANCE: PROPRIOCEPTIVE TRAINING EFFECTS ON RECREATIONAL FUTSAL PLAYERS. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences. https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0055.8445