Sports Physical TherapyNCT05333536
Effects of Strength Training on Freestyle Swimming Performance and Core Muscles Strength in Swimmers
A study testing Experimental: Experimental group exercises in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
To compare the effectiveness performance and core muscles of Strength Training . strength in swimmers on freestyle swimming Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Experimental: Experimental group exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 18 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 4 Feb 2022to 1 Aug 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Competitive swimmers
- male gender
- Experience of more than a year of swimming
Who cannot join
- Individuals with associated neuromuscular conditions and any injuries to lower limbs.
- Spinal injuries have been excluded in the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Punjab international swimming complex
Lahore, Punjab Province, 40050
Muzna Munir, Ms, +92 334 4265125, muzna.munir@riphah.edu.pk
Nayyab Kanwal
About this study
To compare the effectiveness performance and core muscles of Strength Training . strength in swimmers on freestyle swimming
Read the detailed description
There is lack of literature on strength training on freestyle swimming performance, core muscles strength in swimmers, kicking, and stroke rate. With the help of this study the swimming performance of individual s will improve.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Experimental: Experimental group exercises, No Intervention: Control group
- Keywords
- Stroke rate, Free style, Stability ball, Core strength
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Experimental: Experimental group exercisesOther
Experimental performs Strengthening exercises of core.10 reps , 3 sets of each.Prone plank(10 sec hold)(18) ,Side plank (8 sec hold),Bridging (8 sec hold)(19),Bird dog (10 reps ,3 sets),Leg drop (10 reps, 3 sets)(15),Dying bug with their regular swimming practice. First 2 weeks simple strengthening exercises.Next 4 weeks stability ball exercises. Dying bug without stability ball. And strengthening exercises of Upper Limb and Lower Limb with theraband ,10 reps each.Upper Limb: Latissimus dorsi,Serratus anterior, Upper trapezius.Lower limb : Flexors of hip, Extensors of hip,Plantar flexors.
No Intervention: Control groupOther
control only participates in their yearly swimming trainings.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group exercises | Experimental | Experimental performs Strengthening exercises of core.10 reps , 3 sets of each.Prone plank(10 sec hold)(18) ,Side plank (8 sec hold),Bridging (8 sec hold)(19),Bird dog (10 reps ,3 sets),Leg drop (10 reps, 3 sets)(15),Dying bug with their regular swimming practice. First 2 weeks simple strengthening exercises.Next 4 weeks stability ball exercises. Dying bug without stability ball. And strengthening exercises of UL and LL with theraband ,10 reps each.Upper limb: Latissimus dorsi,Serratus anterior, Upper trapezius.Lower Limb: Flexors of hip, Extensors of hip,Plantar flexors. Receives: Other: Experimental: Experimental group exercises |
| Control group | Active comparator | control only participates in their yearly swimming trainings. Receives: Other: No Intervention: Control group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
50 meter Swimming Test
Done by stop watch, changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work
Measured: 6th week
Core muscle strength test
Determine by stop watch .Used for monitoring of core strength of athlete. There are 8 levels Level 1: plank position hold for 60sec, Level 2: right arm lift and hold for 15 sec, Level 3: left arm lift for 15 sec, Level 4: right leg lift for 15 sec, Level 5: left leg lift for 15 sec, Level 6: right arm and left leg lift from floor for 15 secs, Level 7: left arm and right leg lift from floor for 15 sec, Level 8: then again hold plank for 30 sec. If individual feel difficulty at some level then end the test, and record that level. Good = complete, Poor= unable to perform.
Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work
Measured: 6th week
Stroke rate
Firstly calculate time need to complete three 3 stroke cycles. Then evaluate stroke rate by using this formula. SR= 60 × 3/tSR (SR- Stroke Rate, tSR- time taken of 3 cycles) Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work
Measured: 6th week
Kicking
Time need for 50 meter of kicking performance by the use of kickboard ,stop watch use.
Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work
Measured: 6th Week
Manual muscle testing (mmt) grading scale 0-5
Latissimus dorsi, Serratus anterior,Upper trapezius,Flexors of hip,Extensors of hip,Plantar flexors by grading 0=no contraction,1= flickering contraction,2=full range of motion eliminated gravity,3= full range of motion against gravity,4= full range of motion with minimal resistance,5= full range of motion against maximal resistance Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work
Measured: 6th Week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Apr 2022
- Study start4 Feb 2022
- Primary completion1 May 2022 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Aug 2022 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (21)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Sports Physical TherapyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Two groups , comparison group a control and b experimental
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 18 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Muzna Munir, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05333536
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/Lhr/21/0424 Nayab
- Status last verified
- Apr 2022
- First submitted
- 20 Feb 2022
- Last updated
- 19 Apr 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Eskiyecek CG, Gül M, Uludağ B, Gül GK. The Effect of 8-Week Core Exercises Applied to 10-12 Age Male Swimmers on Swimming Performance. International Journal of Applied Exercise
Gencer YG. Effects of 8-Week Core Exercises on Free Style Swimming Performance of Female Swimmers Aged 9-12. Asian Journal of Education and Training. 2018;4(3):182-5.
Marani IN, Subarkah A, Hermawan I, Pradana VO. Core Exercise To Strengthen The Core Muscle for Swimming.
Heinlein SA, Cosgarea AJ. Biomechanical Considerations in the Competitive Swimmer's Shoulder. Sports Health. 2010 Nov;2(6):519-25. doi: 10.1177/1941738110377611.
PubMed 23015983Moser C, Sousa CV, Olher RR, Nikolaidis PT, Knechtle B. Pacing in World-Class Age Group Swimmers in 100 and 200 m Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 May 30;17(11):3875. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17113875.
PubMed 32486151Sawdon-Bea J, Benson J. The effects of a 6-week dry land exercise program for high school swimmers. Journal of physical education and sports management. 2015;2(1):1-17.
Kibler WB, Press J, Sciascia A. The role of core stability in athletic function. Sports Med. 2006;36(3):189-98. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200636030-00001.
PubMed 16526831Fig G. Strength training for swimmers: Training the core. Strength & Conditioning Journal. 2005;27(2):40-2.
Venâncio BO, Tacani PM, Deliberato PCP. Pain prevalence in swimming athletes of São Caetano do Sul. Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte. 2012;18:394-9.
Gatta G, Cortesi M, Di Michele R. Power production of the lower limbs in flutter-kick swimming. Sports Biomech. 2012 Nov;11(4):480-91. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2012.670663.
PubMed 23259238Schneider P, Meyer F. Anthropometric and muscle strength evaluation in prepubescent and pubescent swimmer boys and girls. Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte. 2005;11:209-13
Morouco PG, Marinho DA, Amaro NM, Pérez-Turpin JA, Marques MC. Effects of dry-land strength training on swimming performance: a brief review. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise. 2012;7(2):553-9
Gönener A, Gönener U, Yılmaz O, Horoz T, Demirci D. The effect of 8-week thera-band exercises on male swimmers' 100 m freestyle swimming performance. Journal of Human Sciences. 2017;14(4):3950-5
Patil D, Salian SC, Yardi S. The effect of core strengthening on performance of young competitive swimmers. International Journal of Science and Research. 2014;3(6):2470-7.
Weston M, Hibbs AE, Thompson KG, Spears IR. Isolated core training improves sprint performance in national-level junior swimmers. Int J Sports Physiol Perform. 2015 Mar;10(2):204-10. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2013-0488. Epub 2014 Jul 8.
PubMed 25025936
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Apr 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Strength Training on Freestyle Swimming Performance and Core Muscles Strength in Swimmers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05333536
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/Lhr/21/0424 Nayab
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Stroke rate, Free style, Stability ball, Core strength
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 18 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Feb 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2022 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2022 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To compare the effectiveness performance and core muscles of Strength Training . strength in swimmers on freestyle swimming
Detailed description
There is lack of literature on strength training on freestyle swimming performance, core muscles strength in swimmers, kicking, and stroke rate. With the help of this study the swimming performance of individual s will improve.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Two groups , comparison group a control and b experimental
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group exercises | Experimental | Other: Experimental: Experimental group exercisesExperimental performs Strengthening exercises of core.10 reps , 3 sets of each.Prone plank(10 sec hold)(18) ,Side plank (8 sec hold),Bridging (8 sec hold)(19),Bird dog (10 reps ,3 sets),Leg drop (10 reps, 3 sets)(15),Dying bug with their regular swimming practice. First 2 weeks simple strengthening exercises.Next 4 weeks stability ball exercises. Dying bug without stability ball. And strengthening exercises of UL and LL with theraband ,10 reps each.Upper limb: Latissimus dorsi,Serratus anterior, Upper trapezius.Lower Limb: Flexors of hip, Extensors of hip,Plantar flexors. |
| Control group | Active comparator | Other: No Intervention: Control groupcontrol only participates in their yearly swimming trainings. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Competitive swimmers
- male gender
- Experience of more than a year of swimming
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals with associated neuromuscular conditions and any injuries to lower limbs.
- Spinal injuries have been excluded in the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental: Experimental group exercisesExperimental performs Strengthening exercises of core.10 reps , 3 sets of each.Prone plank(10 sec hold)(18) ,Side plank (8 sec hold),Bridging (8 sec hold)(19),Bird dog (10 reps ,3 sets),Leg drop (10 reps, 3 sets)(15),Dying bug with their regular swimming practice. First 2 weeks simple strengthening exercises.Next 4 weeks stability ball exercises. Dying bug without stability ball. And strengthening exercises of Upper Limb and Lower Limb with theraband ,10 reps each.Upper Limb: Latissimus dorsi,Serratus anterior, Upper trapezius.Lower limb : Flexors of hip, Extensors of hip,Plantar flexors. | Other | Experimental group exercises |
| No Intervention: Control groupcontrol only participates in their yearly swimming trainings. | Other | Control group |
Primary outcome
50 meter Swimming Test
Time frame: 6th week
Done by stop watch, changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work
Core muscle strength test
Time frame: 6th week
Determine by stop watch .Used for monitoring of core strength of athlete. There are 8 levels Level 1: plank position hold for 60sec, Level 2: right arm lift and hold for 15 sec, Level 3: left arm lift for 15 sec, Level 4: right leg lift for 15 sec, Level 5: left leg lift for 15 sec, Level 6: right arm and left leg lift from floor for 15 secs, Level 7: left arm and right leg lift from floor for 15 sec, Level 8: then again hold plank for 30 sec. If individual feel difficulty at some level then end the test, and record that level. Good = complete, Poor= unable to perform. Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work
Stroke rate
Time frame: 6th week
Firstly calculate time need to complete three 3 stroke cycles. Then evaluate stroke rate by using this formula. SR= 60 × 3/tSR (SR- Stroke Rate, tSR- time taken of 3 cycles) Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work
Kicking
Time frame: 6th Week
Time need for 50 meter of kicking performance by the use of kickboard ,stop watch use. Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work
Manual muscle testing (mmt) grading scale 0-5
Time frame: 6th Week
Latissimus dorsi, Serratus anterior,Upper trapezius,Flexors of hip,Extensors of hip,Plantar flexors by grading 0=no contraction,1= flickering contraction,2=full range of motion eliminated gravity,3= full range of motion against gravity,4= full range of motion with minimal resistance,5= full range of motion against maximal resistance Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Apr 2022.
- BackgroundEskiyecek CG, Gül M, Uludağ B, Gül GK. The Effect of 8-Week Core Exercises Applied to 10-12 Age Male Swimmers on Swimming Performance. International Journal of Applied Exercise
- BackgroundGencer YG. Effects of 8-Week Core Exercises on Free Style Swimming Performance of Female Swimmers Aged 9-12. Asian Journal of Education and Training. 2018;4(3):182-5.
- BackgroundMarani IN, Subarkah A, Hermawan I, Pradana VO. Core Exercise To Strengthen The Core Muscle for Swimming.
- Background: PubMed 23015983Heinlein SA, Cosgarea AJ. Biomechanical Considerations in the Competitive Swimmer's Shoulder. Sports Health. 2010 Nov;2(6):519-25. doi: 10.1177/1941738110377611.
- Background: PubMed 32486151Moser C, Sousa CV, Olher RR, Nikolaidis PT, Knechtle B. Pacing in World-Class Age Group Swimmers in 100 and 200 m Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 May 30;17(11):3875. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17113875.
- BackgroundSawdon-Bea J, Benson J. The effects of a 6-week dry land exercise program for high school swimmers. Journal of physical education and sports management. 2015;2(1):1-17.
- Background: PubMed 16526831Kibler WB, Press J, Sciascia A. The role of core stability in athletic function. Sports Med. 2006;36(3):189-98. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200636030-00001.
- BackgroundFig G. Strength training for swimmers: Training the core. Strength & Conditioning Journal. 2005;27(2):40-2.
- BackgroundVenâncio BO, Tacani PM, Deliberato PCP. Pain prevalence in swimming athletes of São Caetano do Sul. Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte. 2012;18:394-9.
- Background: PubMed 23259238Gatta G, Cortesi M, Di Michele R. Power production of the lower limbs in flutter-kick swimming. Sports Biomech. 2012 Nov;11(4):480-91. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2012.670663.
- BackgroundSchneider P, Meyer F. Anthropometric and muscle strength evaluation in prepubescent and pubescent swimmer boys and girls. Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte. 2005;11:209-13
- BackgroundMorouco PG, Marinho DA, Amaro NM, Pérez-Turpin JA, Marques MC. Effects of dry-land strength training on swimming performance: a brief review. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise. 2012;7(2):553-9
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Muzna Munir principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Experimental: Experimental group exercises in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Apr 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Imran Amjad, Phd (03324390125, Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
50 meter Swimming Test (time frame: 6th week). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05333536, which also lists 21 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Apr 2022.