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Research Paper | Physical Education | Volume 15 Issue 8, August 2026 | Pages: 466 - 469 | India
Effect of Integrated Strength-Conditioning and Recovery Protocols on Performance and Injury Risk in Young Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract: Optimizing athletic performance while minimizing injury risk remains a critical challenge in youth sports. Integrated strength-conditioning (SC) combined with structured recovery protocols (RP) may enhance neuromuscular adaptation while reducing injury incidence. To investigate the effects of a 12-week integrated SC+RP program on performance metrics and injury risk in young athletes. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 84 youth athletes from Mangalore, India (age = 15.3 ± 1.2 years). Participants were randomly assigned to a control group (CON; n = 42) or integrated training group (INT; n = 42). Primary outcomes included 30-m sprint time, countermovement jump (CMJ), VO?max, and injury incidence rate. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 27, including repeated-measures ANOVA, Cohen?s d, injury incidence rate ratio (IRR), and logistic regression. Significant Group ? Time interactions were observed for sprint, CMJ, and VO?max (p
Keywords: youth athletes, strength training, recovery, injury prevention, HRV
How to Cite?: Dr. Ramesha H N, Sandeep, Dr. Babu P, "Effect of Integrated Strength-Conditioning and Recovery Protocols on Performance and Injury Risk in Young Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial", Volume 15 Issue 8, August 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 466-469, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26728102340, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26728102340