Clinical physiological interventions to enhance the performance of Mongolian basketball players

Authors

  • Munkhsoyol Erkhembaatar Department of Physiology, School of Biomedicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0855-9636
  • Jadamba Myagmarjav Department of Physiology, School of Biomedicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  • Khaliun Munkhzaya School of Medicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  • Batnyam Munkhbat The First Central Hospital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  • Damdindorj Boldbaatar Office of the President, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24079/CAJMS.2026.01.005

Keywords:

Basketball performance, Clinical physiology, Muscle balance, Recovery, Supplementation

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate certain neurophysiological parameters of basketball players, analyze the effects of aerobic and anaerobic training, and assess the role of nutrition and physical recovery. Methods: Seven male professional players (aged 19–25) from the Erdenet Miners team completed a two-month integrated intervention combining structured aerobic/anaerobic training, individualized nutrition plans, and recovery modalities. Assessments were conducted at baseline, mid-intervention, and post-intervention, measuring body composition, aerobic capacity, muscular strength, agility, pulmonary function, neuromuscular balance, and psychological recovery. Non-parametric tests (Friedman and Wilcoxon) were used to evaluate changes over time. Results: Significant improvements were observed across multiple domains. Body fat decreased from 21.6% to 19.6%, while muscle mass and protein levels increased. Aerobic capacity improved, including Cooper test performance (2.86 km to 3.22 km), Yo-Yo IR1 (1005 m to 1385 m), and MVV (156.2 to 184.9 L/min). Agility increased by 14%, vertical jump height by 6.1%, and muscular asymmetry declined. Psychological recovery (RestQ-Sport) also improved. Conclusions: A comprehensive neurophysiological intervention combining structured training, targeted nutrition, and advanced recovery techniques significantly enhanced physical performance, physiological efficiency, and psychological well-being in elite basketball players. These findings highlight the value of integrated performance-optimization strategies in improving individual and team outcomes.

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Munkhsoyol Erkhembaatar, Department of Physiology, School of Biomedicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Neuroscience Laboratory, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Jadamba Myagmarjav, Department of Physiology, School of Biomedicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Mongol Pharm LLC & Olimp Nutrition Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Khaliun Munkhzaya, School of Medicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Neuroscience Club, Department of Physiology, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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2026-03-30

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Erkhembaatar, M., Myagmarjav, J., Munkhzaya, K., Munkhbat, B., & Boldbaatar, D. (2026). Clinical physiological interventions to enhance the performance of Mongolian basketball players. Central Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 12(1), 40–49. https://doi.org/10.24079/CAJMS.2026.01.005

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