Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and isotonic drinks in tae kwon do athletes dollyo chagi

Abstract

Study Purpose. This research aims to develop a solution that can enhance dollyo chagi kicks in taekwondo athletes. It investigates the effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) exercises combined with the intake of isotonic drinks on dollyo chagi kicks in taekwondo. Method. This is a quasi-experimental study. The sample comprises 8 Taekwondo Dojang athletes from Padang State University, all aged 18 years. The sampling technique employed was purposive sampling. Data analysis was done using a one-group quantitative t-test. Result. The findings indicate that Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) exercises and isotonic drink intake influence dollyo chagi kicks. The average pre-test score was 13.88, while the post-test average was 16.25. As the post-test average surpassed the pre-test average, the dollyo chagi kicks improved by 2.38. Result t-test tcount 3,64 > ttable= 1.89 is significant. Conclusion. The Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) exercise enhances flexibility and strength in athletes. The study recommends incorporating PNF exercises and isotonic drink consumption to boost dollyo chagi kicks. Further research is suggested to explore other solutions for enhancing various abilities in taekwondo athletes. The isotonic drinks combined with PNF expedite recovery, enabling quicker dollyo chagi kicks.