Sports Physical TherapyNCT07440719
Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Feldenkrais in Male Cricket Players
A study testing Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization exercise and Feldenkrais Method. in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
In the dynamic and physically demanding sport of cricket, players require not only skill but also high levels of agility, balance, and endurance to perform optimally. Traditional training methods may not always address the specific neuromuscular and movement control needs essential for peak performance. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization exercise and Feldenkrais Method.
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 42 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 30 Dec 2024to 30 Jul 2025
- 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 30 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Male player age between 18 and 30 years' old.
- Players with at least 1 years cricket experience.
- Players who engage in at least 3 cricket training sessions per week.
- Players who have not participated in dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) or Feldenkrais training within the past 6 months.
Who cannot join
- Athletes using foot orthoses
- Any lower limb muscle injury or trauma in the past 6 months
- Had undergone lower limb surgery in the past 1 year
- Had lower extremity deformities: pes cavus, pes equinus, hallux valgus.
- Had a sign of diagnosis neurological deficit over the lower extremities.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Feldenkrais Method on Agility, Balance and Endurance in Male Cricket Players
In the dynamic and physically demanding sport of cricket, players require not only skill but also high levels of agility, balance, and endurance to perform optimally. Traditional training methods may not always address the specific neuromuscular and movement control needs essential for peak performance. Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and Feldenkrais Method both focuses on body awareness and functional movement, helping athletes increase flexibility, coordination, and adaptability. Understanding how these methods impact athletic performance can aid in developing specialized training strategies for cricket players to optimize overall physical readiness. This study examines the comparative effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and the Feldenkrais Method on agility, balance, and endurance in male cricket players.
This single-blinded, randomized clinical trial will recruit 42 male cricket players aged 18-30 from the Tando Muhammad Khan Cricket Club in Pakistan, over a 10-month period post-synopsis approval. Participants will be divided into two groups: Group A performing dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises, and Group B using the Feldenkrais method. Convenience sampling will select players with at least one year of experience and regular training, excluding those with recent injuries, surgeries, or lower extremity deformities. Agility, balance, and endurance will be assessed using the T-test, Star Excursion Balance Test, and Plank Test, respectively. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 26.
Read the detailed description
The study's objective is to comparative effects of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercise and the Feldenkrais method on agility, balance and endurance in male cricket players
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization exercise, Feldenkrais Method.
- Keywords
- Cricket, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stability, Feldenkrais
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization exerciseOther
DNS training protocol focuses on improving agility, balance, endurance, and movement control athletes. DNS group protocol involved 5 minutes warm-up 45 minutes DNS exercise and 5 minutes cool-down. The exercise included Baby Rock (supine 90-90), Prone, Rolling, Side Lying, Oblique Sit, Tripod, Kneeling, Squat and Czech Get Up (CGP).
Feldenkrais Method.Other
Feldenkrais Method The session begins with a 5-minute warm-up including a body scan to promote relaxation and body awareness. This is followed by 45 minutes of Awareness Through Movement exercises such as pelvic rocking, leg slides, knee hugs, rolling patterns, and standing balance activities to improve flexibility, coordination, and stability. Dynamic movement sequences emphasize proper alignment and smooth, controlled motion. The session concludes with gentle stretching and a 5-minute cool-down with reflection. This protocol enhances flexibility, coordination, and endurance, supporting improved athletic performance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Perform dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercise. Receives: Other: Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization exercise |
| Group B | Experimental | Will be assigned with Feldenkrais method. Receives: Other: Feldenkrais Method. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
T-test Agility:
The Agility T-test is a widely used assessment of an athlete's ability to change direction quickly and efficiently. It involves sprinting forward, shuffling laterally, and backpedaling between four cones arranged in a "T" shape. The test begins at Cone A, where the athlete sprints to Cone B, touches it, shuffles to Cone C, then to Cone D, returns to Cone B, and backpedals to Cone A, stopping the timer upon crossing Cone A. It effectively measures agility, speed, and body control, and has a high reliability coefficient (r=0.98), making it a trusted tool for evaluating athletic performance in sports requiring quick directional changes.
Measured: 6 Weeks
Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT)
In this test, the subject stands on one leg in the center of an imaginary or taped "star" on the ground with eight lines extending outward at 45-degree angles, resembling a compass. The individual reaches out with the non-stance leg to touch as far along each line as possible while maintaining balance on the stance leg. SEBT has demonstrated high reliability (ICC > 0.81) in clinical settings, providing consistent measurements for assessing balance capabilities
Measured: 6 Weeks
Plank Test for endurance
During the exercise, individuals hold a position similar to the top of a push-up, maintaining a straight line from head to heels. Research shows that the plank exercise is a reliable indicator of core endurance, with studies demonstrating high test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient, ICC = 0.96) across various populations.
Measured: 6 Weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Feb 2026
- Study start30 Dec 2024
- Primary completion30 Jun 2025
- Study completion30 Jul 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- 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
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- SHOAIB AHMED, MS, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07440719
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/24/0480
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Feb 2026
- 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 27 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Feldenkrais Method on Agility, Balance and Endurance in Male Cricket Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07440719
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/24/0480
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Cricket, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stability, Feldenkrais
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jul 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Feb 2026 (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.
In the dynamic and physically demanding sport of cricket, players require not only skill but also high levels of agility, balance, and endurance to perform optimally. Traditional training methods may not always address the specific neuromuscular and movement control needs essential for peak performance. Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and Feldenkrais Method both focuses on body awareness and functional movement, helping athletes increase flexibility, coordination, and adaptability. Understanding how these methods impact athletic performance can aid in developing specialized training strategies for cricket players to optimize overall physical readiness. This study examines the comparative effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and the Feldenkrais Method on agility, balance, and endurance in male cricket players.
This single-blinded, randomized clinical trial will recruit 42 male cricket players aged 18-30 from the Tando Muhammad Khan Cricket Club in Pakistan, over a 10-month period post-synopsis approval. Participants will be divided into two groups: Group A performing dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises, and Group B using the Feldenkrais method. Convenience sampling will select players with at least one year of experience and regular training, excluding those with recent injuries, surgeries, or lower extremity deformities. Agility, balance, and endurance will be assessed using the T-test, Star Excursion Balance Test, and Plank Test, respectively. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 26.
Detailed description
The study's objective is to comparative effects of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercise and the Feldenkrais method on agility, balance and endurance in male cricket players
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Other: Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization exercisePerform dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercise. |
| Group B | Experimental | Other: Feldenkrais Method.Will be assigned with Feldenkrais method. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Male player age between 18 and 30 years' old.
- Players with at least 1 years cricket experience.
- Players who engage in at least 3 cricket training sessions per week.
- Players who have not participated in dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) or Feldenkrais training within the past 6 months.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Athletes using foot orthoses
- Any lower limb muscle injury or trauma in the past 6 months
- Had undergone lower limb surgery in the past 1 year
- Had lower extremity deformities: pes cavus, pes equinus, hallux valgus.
- Had a sign of diagnosis neurological deficit over the lower extremities.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization exerciseDNS training protocol focuses on improving agility, balance, endurance, and movement control athletes. DNS group protocol involved 5 minutes warm-up 45 minutes DNS exercise and 5 minutes cool-down. The exercise included Baby Rock (supine 90-90), Prone, Rolling, Side Lying, Oblique Sit, Tripod, Kneeling, Squat and Czech Get Up (CGP). | Other | Group A |
| Feldenkrais Method.Feldenkrais Method The session begins with a 5-minute warm-up including a body scan to promote relaxation and body awareness. This is followed by 45 minutes of Awareness Through Movement exercises such as pelvic rocking, leg slides, knee hugs, rolling patterns, and standing balance activities to improve flexibility, coordination, and stability. Dynamic movement sequences emphasize proper alignment and smooth, controlled motion. The session concludes with gentle stretching and a 5-minute cool-down with reflection. This protocol enhances flexibility, coordination, and endurance, supporting improved athletic performance. | Other | Group B |
Primary outcome
T-test Agility:
Time frame: 6 Weeks
The Agility T-test is a widely used assessment of an athlete's ability to change direction quickly and efficiently. It involves sprinting forward, shuffling laterally, and backpedaling between four cones arranged in a "T" shape. The test begins at Cone A, where the athlete sprints to Cone B, touches it, shuffles to Cone C, then to Cone D, returns to Cone B, and backpedals to Cone A, stopping the timer upon crossing Cone A. It effectively measures agility, speed, and body control, and has a high reliability coefficient (r=0.98), making it a trusted tool for evaluating athletic performance in sports requiring quick directional changes.
Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT)
Time frame: 6 Weeks
In this test, the subject stands on one leg in the center of an imaginary or taped "star" on the ground with eight lines extending outward at 45-degree angles, resembling a compass. The individual reaches out with the non-stance leg to touch as far along each line as possible while maintaining balance on the stance leg. SEBT has demonstrated high reliability (ICC > 0.81) in clinical settings, providing consistent measurements for assessing balance capabilities
Plank Test for endurance
Time frame: 6 Weeks
During the exercise, individuals hold a position similar to the top of a push-up, maintaining a straight line from head to heels. Research shows that the plank exercise is a reliable indicator of core endurance, with studies demonstrating high test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient, ICC = 0.96) across various populations.
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 27 Feb 2026.
- 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.
SHOAIB AHMED, MS 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 Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization exercise and Feldenkrais Method. 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 4 inclusion and 5 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 27 Feb 2026. 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?
T-test Agility: (time frame: 6 Weeks). The study lists 3 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 27 Feb 2026.