Comparing core stability training methods for fast bowlers

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.