Comparing core stability training methods for fast bowlers
Effects Of Isolated And Integrated Core Stability Training On Power, Balance And Performance In Fast Bowlers
This study tests two different core training methods to see which one helps young male fast bowlers improve their performance, power, and balance in cricket.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 28 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Sehat Medical Complex Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06688227 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effects of two different core stability training approaches—isolated and integrated—on the performance, power, and balance of fast bowlers. It will involve a randomized clinical trial design, with participants recruited from the Pakistan Sports Board in Lahore. Baseline measurements will be taken before the interventions, which will focus on enhancing core strength and stability to improve athletic performance. The study will specifically target male athletes aged 18 to 28 who have been actively participating in Action Cricket.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are male fast bowlers aged 18 to 28 with no history of lower back pain.
Not a fit: Patients with physical disabilities, major health problems, or recent significant injuries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved training protocols that enhance athletic performance in fast bowlers.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in core stability training, this specific comparison of isolated versus integrated training in fast bowlers is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * • Age group: 18 to 28 years. Individuals younger than 18 needed parental consent, and those older than 30 faced a higher likelihood of degeneration in the thoracic and lumbar spine region * No history of lower back pain * Gender: Male. Considering the differences in anatomy and physiology between males and females, it was deemed advantageous to concentrate solely on one gender to ensure continued homogeneity * They had actively participated in Action Cricket within one of the intermediate leagues for a minimum of six months Exclusion Criteria: * Athletes with physical disability and major health problems. * Not willing to participate. * Patients with MSK disorders. * Female athletes will not be included because of anatomical and physiological differences. * Participants with a recent history of significant injuries, especially those related to the core or lower extremities, as this could confound the study results.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Riphah International University — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Imran Ghafoor Dr., DPT, M.phill
- Email: imran.ghafoor@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: +923344292887
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.