Effects of Plyometric Exercises on Football Players' Fitness and Skills
The Effect of Plyometric Exercises on Physical Fitness and Technical Skills of Football Players
This study is testing if plyometric exercises can help young male football players in Quetta improve their fitness and skills compared to regular workouts.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 32 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Quetta, Balochistan) |
| Trial ID | NCT05951582 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates how plyometric exercises impact the physical fitness and technical skills of male football players aged 18-32 in Quetta, Baluchistan. It focuses on the effectiveness of explosive movements that enhance muscle power and agility, which are crucial for performance in football. Participants will engage in plyometric workouts compared to conventional exercises to assess improvements in their athletic capabilities. The study aims to provide insights into training methods that can reduce injury risk and improve overall performance in the sport.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are male football players aged 18-32 who are actively engaged in the sport.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of metabolic diseases, recent fractures, or injuries in the last month may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance training regimens for football players, leading to improved performance and reduced injury rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with plyometric training in enhancing athletic performance, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study. 1. Male football player 2. Age between 18-32 years Exclusion Criteria: Participant failing to fall in this category would be excluded of the study. 1. History of metabolic diseases. 2. History of recent fractures. 3. History of trauma / injury in last month
Where this trial is running
Quetta, Balochistan
- Rehabilitation Department, Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayyed Al-Nahyan Institute of Cardiology, Quetta — Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Waqar A Awan, PhD — Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Waqar A Awan, PhD
- Email: Waqar.ahmed@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 0333534884
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.