Reactive balance training vs. conventional balance training for tennis players

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 randomized controlled trial compares two balance-training approaches in competitive tennis players aged 18–25. Participants are randomly assigned to either reactive balance training with external perturbations and sport-specific reactive tasks, or conventional static and controlled balance exercises. Both groups train three times weekly for six weeks, with standardized intensity and sessions including warm-up, balance work, and cool-down. Outcomes are measured at baseline and after intervention using the Y-Balance Test for dynamic stability and the 505 Agility Test for change-of-direction performance. The goal is to determine which method yields greater improvements in balance and functional performance relevant to tennis.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Male and female competitive tennis players aged 18-25 years.
* Minimum 2 years of regular tennis training experience.
* Currently training at least 3 sessions per week (minimum 60 minutes per session).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Recent injury (last 3 months)
* Neurological, balance or vestibular disorders
* Previous surgery
* Participation in any structured balance, neuromuscular, plyometric, or agility training program outside regular tennis practice during the study period.
* Use of ankle/knee braces or orthotic devices that may influence balance performance.

Where it's running

• Ibadat International University, Islamabad (Iiui)
  Islamabad, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Hafsah Gul Khattak, DPT, MSNMPT — Ibadat International University, Islamabad (Iiui)
• Study coordinator: Laiba Zia Laiba Zia, DPT, MSPT (SPORTS)
• Email: zialaiba0@gmail.com
• Phone: +92923125299816

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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.