balaji

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Research Student, Science & Humanities
SRM Institute of Science and Technology

balaji


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Arts and Humanities
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Scopus Publications

  • Protein supplementation on muscle recovery and soreness after intense badminton training sessions
    , Palraj Balaji, Chandrababu Suresh, , Irina Pomeshchikova, , Alina Melnyk, , Swamynathan Sanjaykumar, and
    Fizicna Reabilitacia Ta Rekreacijno Ozdorovci Tehnologii, 2025
    Purpose. This study aimed to investigate the impact of protein supplementation on muscle recovery and delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in male badminton players following intense training sessions. Materials and Methods. Thirty-six male badminton players, aged 18 to 25, were randomly divided into three groups: a high-protein group (1.6 g/kg body weight), a moderate-protein group (0.8 g/kg body weight), and a placebo group. Participants consumed their respective supplements within 30 minutes after each training session over a six-week period. Muscle soreness was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 24, 48 and 72 hours post-exercise, and recovery was measured through the Perceived Recovery Status (PRS) scale. Statistical analyses, including two-way ANOVA, were performed to assess the effects of protein supplementation and the recovery time on muscle soreness and recovery. Results. The high-protein group showed significantly faster recovery and reduced muscle soreness than the moderate-protein and placebo groups (p < 0.001). Furthermore, regression analysis indicated a strong negative correlation between protein intake and muscle soreness, highlighting the benefit of higher protein levels in improving recovery. Conclusions. Protein supplementation, especially at a higher dose of 1.6 g/kg body weight, significantly aided in muscle recovery and reduced muscle soreness in male badminton players. This suggests that adequate protein intake is key to enhancing recovery and performance in sports that require quick bursts of intense activity.
  • Strength training protocols tailored for badminton players: a pilot study
    Palraj Balaji, Chandrababu Suresh, Swamynathan Sanjaykumar, Yuliya Kalmykova, Igor Grygus, Joseph Lobo, Edi Setiawan
    Fizjoterapia Polska, 2025
    Aim of the study. The primary aim of this study was to explore the impact of three distinct strength training methods—plyometric training, resistance band exercises, and compound weightlifting—on performance indicators such as vertical jump height, agility, and shoulder flexibility in badminton players. Material and methods. Thirty male amateur badminton players (aged 18–25 years) with a minimum of two years of playing experience participated in the study. The participants were randomly assigned to one of three training groups, each performing their respective training regimen three times a week for six weeks. The three groups were: plyometric training, resistance band training, and compound weightlifting. Performance was assessed before and after the intervention using vertical jump tests, a shuttle run for agility, and a shoulder flexibility test. Results. Statistical analyses (ANOVA) revealed significant improvements in all performance measures. Plyometric training significantly boosted agility (p = 0.001), while resistance band exercises improved shoulder flexibility (p = 0.003). Compound weightlifting led to significant gains in vertical jump height (p = 0.005). No significant differences were found in vertical jump height improvements across groups (p = 0.08), although agility and shoulder flexibility showed distinct benefits based on the type of training (p < 0.05). Conclusions. The study indicates that different strength training approaches yield specific improvements in performance for badminton players. Plyometric exercises are most effective for enhancing agility, resistance band training is beneficial for shoulder flexibility, and compound weightlifting excels in boosting vertical jump height.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • ''Recover Naturally:The Role of Anti-Inflammatory Food in Sports Nutrition"
    PBO S.Senthil kumaran, S.Rajesh
    Research Trends in Multidisciplinary Research 58, 1-15 , 2025
    2025
  • Protein supplementation on muscle recovery and soreness after intense badminton training sessions
    P Balaji, C Suresh, I Pomeshchikova, A Melnyk, S Sanjaykumar
    Physical Rehabilitation and Recreational Health Technologies 10 (1), 3-8 , 2025
    2025
  • Strength training protocols tailored for badminton players: a pilot study
    P Balaji, C Suresh, S Sanjaykumar, Y Kalmykova, G Igor, J Lobo, ...
    Fizjoterapia polska 25 (1), 383-388 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • District - Wise Analysis of Physical Education Courses Offered by Institutions in Tamil Nadu
    P Balaji
    International Conference on " Enhancing Physical Education and Sports … , 2024
    2024
  • Combined Impacts of Isometric Strength and Ladder Training on Physical Fitness Variables among Ball Badminton Players
    P Balaji
    2nd International Conference on Innovations in physical education, sports … , 2024
    2024
  • Combined Impacts of Kettlebell and Plyometric Training on Strength Variables among Volleyball Players
    P Balaji
    2nd International Conference on Innovations in physical education, sports … , 2024
    2024
  • AR-Based Real-Time Game Court Dimension and Marking Generation
    P Balaji
    2nd International Conference on Innovations in physical education, sports … , 2024
    2024

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Strength training protocols tailored for badminton players: a pilot study
    P Balaji, C Suresh, S Sanjaykumar, Y Kalmykova, G Igor, J Lobo, ...
    Fizjoterapia polska 25 (1), 383-388 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • ''Recover Naturally:The Role of Anti-Inflammatory Food in Sports Nutrition"
    PBO S.Senthil kumaran, S.Rajesh
    Research Trends in Multidisciplinary Research 58, 1-15 , 2025
    2025
  • Protein supplementation on muscle recovery and soreness after intense badminton training sessions
    P Balaji, C Suresh, I Pomeshchikova, A Melnyk, S Sanjaykumar
    Physical Rehabilitation and Recreational Health Technologies 10 (1), 3-8 , 2025
    2025
  • District - Wise Analysis of Physical Education Courses Offered by Institutions in Tamil Nadu
    P Balaji
    International Conference on " Enhancing Physical Education and Sports … , 2024
    2024
  • Combined Impacts of Isometric Strength and Ladder Training on Physical Fitness Variables among Ball Badminton Players
    P Balaji
    2nd International Conference on Innovations in physical education, sports … , 2024
    2024
  • Combined Impacts of Kettlebell and Plyometric Training on Strength Variables among Volleyball Players
    P Balaji
    2nd International Conference on Innovations in physical education, sports … , 2024
    2024
  • AR-Based Real-Time Game Court Dimension and Marking Generation
    P Balaji
    2nd International Conference on Innovations in physical education, sports … , 2024
    2024