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Effects of Specific RAMP Protocol Phase on Change of Direction Speed of Police Students
Filip Kukić1, Nemanja Zlojutro1, Darko Paspalj2
1Biomechanics Laboratory, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
|October 25, 2024
Summary
Targeted mobility training significantly enhances change of direction speed and movement quality in police students. Prioritizing mobility over reactiveness protocols offers broader benefits for tactical athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Tactical Performance
- Human Movement Analysis
Background:
- Assesses two RAMP (Raise, Activate, Mobilize, Potentiate) protocols: mobility-focused vs. reactiveness-focused.
- Examines effects on change of direction speed in police students (tactical athletes).
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of mobility-focused versus reactiveness-focused RAMP protocols.
- To evaluate improvements in change of direction speed and functional movement in police students.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study with 39 police students randomly assigned to mobility, reactiveness, or control groups.
- Experimental groups performed specific RAMP protocols for 8 weeks during tactical physical education.
- Evaluated Illinois Agility Test (unloaded and loaded) and Functional Movement Screening pre- and post-intervention.
Main Results:
- All participants showed general improvements in agility and movement screening.
- The mobility protocol yielded significantly greater improvements in agility and movement quality compared to the reactiveness protocol.
- The control group exhibited no significant improvements, highlighting the protocols' effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Targeted mobility training is crucial for enhancing occupationally relevant movement qualities like change of direction speed.
- Incorporating mobility training into limited strength and conditioning time yields substantial benefits for young tactical athletes.
- Mobility training appears more beneficial than reactiveness training for this population.
