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Effects of Life Kinetic training on neuroplasticity-related neurotrophic factors: A controlled intervention study

Umut Yılmaz(Department of Coaching Education, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Hakkari, Hakkari)0000-0002-6115-1510
Mehmet Günay(Faculty of Sport Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara)0000-0003-0047-2203
Ayşegül Karaoğlan(Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara)0009-0004-7358-6599
Hatice Pasaoglu(Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara)0000-0001-8343-7432
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2026-02-27
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In conclusion, it can be stated that Life Kinetic training applied for duration of 2 months (8 weeks) has a positive effect on the development of neurotrophic factors in basketball players.

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Amaç & Hipotez:The aim of this study is to investigate whether Life Kinetic training - an educational program that stimulates the neuronal learning process, restructures neural networks, reduces neural symptoms, and improves concentration and visual system performance - has an effect on the development of certain neurotrophic factors in basketball players.
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Temel Bulgular & Veri:Additionally, the study aims to highlight the impact of Life Kinetic training as a tool for enhancing athletic performance across various sports disciplines.
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Sonuç & Katkı:In conclusion, it can be stated that Life Kinetic training applied for duration of 2 months (8 weeks) has a positive effect on the development of neurotrophic factors in basketball players.
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⚙️Değişkenler:Brain derived neurotrophic factor · Life Kinetic · nerve growth factor

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The aim of this study is to investigate whether Life Kinetic training - an educational program that stimulates the neuronal learning process, restructures neural networks, reduces neural symptoms, and improves concentration and visual system performance - has an effect on the development of certain neurotrophic factors in basketball players. Additionally, the study aims to highlight the impact of Life Kinetic training as a tool for enhancing athletic performance across various sports disciplines. A total of 30 male athletes, aged between 15 and 18, voluntarily participated in the research, divided into an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). Participants' height, body weight, and body mass index (BMI) were measured. To identify neurotrophic factors, Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), Nerve Growth Facor (NGF), Neurotrophin – 3 (NT-3), and Neurotrophin – 4 (NT-4) levels were analyzed. All tests were administered as pre-tests and post-tests. The data were statistically evaluated using SPSS 25.0 software. The Paired Sample T-test was utilized to determine intra-group changes between pre-test and post-test measurements, while the Independent Sample T-test was used to compare variables between the experimental and control groups. Results were evaluated at a 95% confidence interval, with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Statistical evaluation revealed a significant difference in BDNF and NGF parameters between the groups. Although no significant difference was found between groups for NT-3 and NT-4 parameters, the experimental group showed greater improvement in pre-test and post-test values compared to the control group. In conclusion, it can be stated that Life Kinetic training applied for duration of 2 months (8 weeks) has a positive effect on the development of neurotrophic factors in basketball players.

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Yılmaz, U., Günay, M., Karaoğlan, A., Pasaoglu, H. (2026). Effects of Life Kinetic training on neuroplasticity-related neurotrophic factors: A controlled intervention study. Turkish Journal of Kinesiology, Volume: 12 Issue: 1. https://doi.org/10.31459/turkjkin.1855390

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