Sports InjuryNCT05695729
Effects of Plyometrics Versus Conventional Exercises on Speed, Strength, and Injury Prevention in Bowlers.
A study testing PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE PROGRAM and CONVENTIONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM in people with Sports Injury and Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
To compare the effects of upper body plyometric versus conventional exercises on speed, strength, and injury prevention in bowlers Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Injury, Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE PROGRAM and CONVENTIONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2022to 12 Jul 2023
- 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 to 35 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Players bowling for at least one year
- Bowlers age 18 to 35 years
Who cannot join
- Any acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries
- Any surgery in 6 months
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Upper Body Plyometrics Versus Conventional Exercises on Speed, Strength and Injury Prevention in Bowlers.
To compare the effects of upper body plyometric versus conventional exercises on speed, strength, and injury prevention in bowlers
Read the detailed description
Bowling action is a highly skilled activity acquired over the year. A bowler needs speed and strength to challenge the batsman but the conventional protocols they follow for the speed and strength are not specific to their bowling actions. Bowling can result in different types of upper extremity injuries, such as rotator cuff sprains, impingement and stress fractures. There are many injury prevention programs such as electrostimulation training, resistance training, and plyometric training that can be used to treat upper limb injuries and improve maximal strength.
Plyometric training can be done by overhead athletes to improve the effectiveness of throwing activity and to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles to prevent shoulder injury from overhead throwing activity.
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of upper limb plyometric exercises on speed, strength and injury prevention in comparison with conventional exercises.
- Conditions
- Sports Injury, Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE PROGRAM, CONVENTIONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM
- Medical subject headings
- Athletic Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE PROGRAMOther
This group will perform following exercises in first four weeks. Reverse overhead throw Rotational wall throws Overhead medicine ball Chest passes Resistance tubing 90-90 external rotation
Frequency
- Rest between Exercises-: 60-120 Seconds
- Rest between Set of Exercise-: 45-60 Seconds after four weeks rest between exercise and rest between set of exercise will be reduced:
- Rest between Exercises-: 45-60 Seconds
- Rest between Set of Exercise-: 20-30 Seconds
Tools used:
Medicine Ball, Resistance band
CONVENTIONAL EXERCISE PROGRAMOther
This group will perform following exercise through out the session with different frequencies after 4 weeks Bench presses Triceps kickbacks bicep curls Overhead presses Push-ups
Frequency:
Rest between Exercises-: 60-120 Seconds Rest between Set of Exercise-: 45-60 Seconds
After 4 weeks the frequency will be:
Rest between Exercises-: 45-60 Seconds Rest between Set of Exercise-: 20-30 Seconds
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE PROGRAM GROUP | Experimental | The Plyometric exercise group will receive 8 weeks of upper body plyometric exercise protocol. The session will last for 60 minutes 3 times per week.
Exercises will be done according to FIIT protocol. Receives: Other: PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE PROGRAM |
| CONVENTIONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM GROUP | Active comparator | The conventional group will receive 8 weeks of upper body strength exercise protocol. The session will last for 60 minutes 3 times per week.
Exercises will be done according to FIIT protocol. Receives: Other: CONVENTIONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Strength
Seated power throw (medicine ball) will be used to assess strength and explosive power of the upper body. The athlete sits on the floor with his legs fully extended, feet 24 inches (~60 cm) apart and with the back against a wall. The ball is held with the hands on the side and slightly behind the centre and back against the centre of the chest. The forearms are positioned parallel to the ground. The athlete throws the medicine ball vigorously as far straight forward as he can while maintaining the back against the wall. The distance thrown is recorded.
Measured: 8 weeks
Speed
Speed gun will be used to assess the speed of a ball thrown by a bowler from one end of the pitch to another end.
Measured: 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Injury Prevention
DASH questionnaire (Reliability: ICC = 0.96, Validity: r > 0.70) It is a 30-item questionnaire that look the ability of a patient to perform certain upper extremity activities. This is a self-report questionnaire that patient can rate difficulty and interference with daily life on a 5-point Likert chart.
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Jan 2023
- Study start1 Nov 2022
- Primary completion1 Feb 2023
- Study completion12 Jul 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sports InjuryStudies 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Saad Rauf, Ph.D*, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05695729
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/01403 Ibtahaj ul Islam
- Status last verified
- Jul 2023
- First submitted
- 13 Jan 2023
- Last updated
- 19 Jul 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Jul 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Upper Body Plyometrics Versus Conventional Exercises on Speed, Strength and Injury Prevention in Bowlers.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05695729
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/01403 Ibtahaj ul Islam
- Conditions
- Sports Injury, Sports Physical Therapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Feb 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Jul 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Jan 2023 (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 effects of upper body plyometric versus conventional exercises on speed, strength, and injury prevention in bowlers
Detailed description
Bowling action is a highly skilled activity acquired over the year. A bowler needs speed and strength to challenge the batsman but the conventional protocols they follow for the speed and strength are not specific to their bowling actions. Bowling can result in different types of upper extremity injuries, such as rotator cuff sprains, impingement and stress fractures. There are many injury prevention programs such as electrostimulation training, resistance training, and plyometric training that can be used to treat upper limb injuries and improve maximal strength.
Plyometric training can be done by overhead athletes to improve the effectiveness of throwing activity and to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles to prevent shoulder injury from overhead throwing activity.
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of upper limb plyometric exercises on speed, strength and injury prevention in comparison with conventional exercises.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE PROGRAM GROUP | Experimental | Other: PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE PROGRAMThe Plyometric exercise group will receive 8 weeks of upper body plyometric exercise protocol. The session will last for 60 minutes 3 times per week. Exercises will be done according to FIIT protocol. |
| CONVENTIONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM GROUP | Active comparator | Other: CONVENTIONAL EXERCISE PROGRAMThe conventional group will receive 8 weeks of upper body strength exercise protocol. The session will last for 60 minutes 3 times per week. Exercises will be done according to FIIT protocol. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Players bowling for at least one year
- Bowlers age 18 to 35 years
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Any acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries
- Any surgery in 6 months
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE PROGRAMThis group will perform following exercises in first four weeks. Reverse overhead throw Rotational wall throws Overhead medicine ball Chest passes Resistance tubing 90-90 external rotation Frequency * Rest between Exercises-: 60-120 Seconds * Rest between Set of Exercise-: 45-60 Seconds after four weeks rest between exercise and rest between set of exercise will be reduced: * Rest between Exercises-: 45-60 Seconds * Rest between Set of Exercise-: 20-30 Seconds Tools used: Medicine Ball, Resistance band | Other | PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE PROGRAM GROUP |
| CONVENTIONAL EXERCISE PROGRAMThis group will perform following exercise through out the session with different frequencies after 4 weeks Bench presses Triceps kickbacks bicep curls Overhead presses Push-ups Frequency: Rest between Exercises-: 60-120 Seconds Rest between Set of Exercise-: 45-60 Seconds After 4 weeks the frequency will be: Rest between Exercises-: 45-60 Seconds Rest between Set of Exercise-: 20-30 Seconds | Other | CONVENTIONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM GROUP |
Primary outcome
Strength
Time frame: 8 weeks
Seated power throw (medicine ball) will be used to assess strength and explosive power of the upper body. The athlete sits on the floor with his legs fully extended, feet 24 inches (~60 cm) apart and with the back against a wall. The ball is held with the hands on the side and slightly behind the centre and back against the centre of the chest. The forearms are positioned parallel to the ground. The athlete throws the medicine ball vigorously as far straight forward as he can while maintaining the back against the wall. The distance thrown is recorded.
Speed
Time frame: 8 weeks
Speed gun will be used to assess the speed of a ball thrown by a bowler from one end of the pitch to another end.
1 secondary outcome
Injury Prevention
Time frame: 8 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Jul 2023.
- 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.
Saad Rauf, Ph.D* 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 PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE PROGRAM and CONVENTIONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM in people with Sports Injury and 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 2 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Jul 2023. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Strength (time frame: 8 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 Jul 2023.