Plyometric exercises for female fast bowlers
Official title: Effects of Plyometric Exercises on Strength, Power and Dynamic Balance in Female Fast Bowlers
Run by Sehat Medical Complex · NCT06688279 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if plyometric exercises can help female fast bowlers improve their strength, balance, and power to boost their performance and reduce the risk of injuries.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 19 Years to 28 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sehat Medical Complex Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 30, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 25, 2025 |
| Study ends | May 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06688279 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy female fast bowlers aged 19 to 27 who are active members of their leagues.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with current injuries or a history of elbow or shoulder pain within the past year may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of plyometric exercises on female fast bowlers, focusing on enhancing strength, dynamic balance, and power. The study aims to address the physiological imbalances that can affect performance and increase injury risk in bowlers. Conducted at the Pakistan Sports Board in Lahore, it will utilize a randomized controlled design with a sample of 28 participants aged 19 to 27 who are active and injury-free. The trial will last for 10 months and will employ a non-probability convenient sampling technique.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly enhance the athletic performance and injury resilience of female fast bowlers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that plyometric training can improve performance in athletes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient between age of 19 to 28 years * Female fast bowlers. * Active team members of their respective leagues. * Healthy, without the presence of injuries. * Whose composite score will be greater than 75 on star excursion balance scale. Exclusion Criteria: * Femles with Injury. * History of elbow or shoulder injury or pain within one year of the study's pre-test will be excluded.
Where it's running
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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
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.