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Neuromuscular Training Improves Single-Limb Stability

Sponsor
Riphah International University (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT04967937
Collaborator
(none)
20
Enrollment
1
Location
1
Arm
7
Actual Duration (Months)
2.9
Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Pretest/post-test study design, study will try to determine if a 6-week neuromuscular training program designed to decrease the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries would improve single-limb stability in young female athletes. Healthy female high school athletes will participate in this study. Single-limb postural stability for both lower extremities will be assessed with Stork balance test, Star Excursion Balance Test for Dynamic Balance and Single leg stance test for static balance. Participants will be included through convenient sampling. Informed consent will be taken from all the participants.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Other: Strengthening, resistance exercise, plyometric and dynamic movement training
 N/A

Detailed Description

In this Controlled single-group pretest/post-test study design, study will try to determine if a 6-week neuromuscular training program designed to decrease the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries would improve single-limb stability in young female athletes. Current study hypothesized that neuromuscular training would result in an improvement of postural stability, with the greatest improvement taking place in the medial-lateral direction. Healthy female high school athletes will participate in this study. Single-limb postural stability for both lower extremities will be assessed with Stork balance test, Star Excursion Balance Test for Dynamic Balance and Single leg stance test for static balance. Participants will be included through convenient sampling. Informed consent will be taken from all the participants. Those individuals who will match the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be a part of the study. The neuromuscular training program will consist of three 90-minute training sessions per week for 6 weeks. Following the completion of the training program, each subject will be re-evaluated to determine change in total, anterior-posterior, and medial-lateral single-limb stability.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
20 participants
Allocation:
N/A
Intervention Model:
Single Group Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Neuromuscular Training Improves Single-Limb Stability in Young Female Athletes
Actual Study Start Date :
Nov 30, 2020
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Apr 30, 2021
Actual Study Completion Date :
Jun 30, 2021

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Single-Group

The neuromuscular training program will consist of three 90-minute training sessions per week for 6 weeks. The 3 components of the dynamic neuromuscular training protocol utilized in this study include: (1) balance training and hip/pelvis/trunk strengthening, (2) plyometrics and dynamic movement training, and (3) resistance training. Following the completion of the training program, each subject will be re-evaluated to determine change in total, anterior-posterior, and medial-lateral single-limb stability. Two-way analysis of variance models will be used to determine differences between pre-training and post-training and between limbs.

Other: Strengthening, resistance exercise, plyometric and dynamic movement training
(1) balance training and hip/pelvis/trunk strengthening, (2) plyometrics and dynamic movement training, and (3) resistance training.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. i. Star Excursion Balance Test for Dynamic Balance [6th Week]

    dynamic test that requires strength, flexibility, and proprioception. It is a measure of dynamic balance that provides a significant challenge to athletes and physically active individuals. The test can be used to assess physical performance

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. ii. Single Limb Stance Test (Static Posture and Balance) [6th Week]

    The Single leg Stance (SLS) Test is used to assess static postural and balance control.Performed with eyes open and hands on the hips.Client must stand unassisted on one leg

Other Outcome Measures

  1. iii. Stork balance test [6th Week]

    The standing stork test monitors the progress of the athletes' abilities to maintain balance in a static position. This test monitors the balance of athletes because the more balance you have as an athlete, the better you may perform on the field and the fewer injuries you are likely to sustain.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
13 Years to 20 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Yes
Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age will range from 13-20

  • Female participants

  • Individuals with Postural instability and Impaired balance will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any malignancy

  • Infection

  • Systemic illness

  • Trauma

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Samnabad Sports complex Faisalābad Punjab Pakistan

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Syed Shakil Ur Rehman, Riphah International University

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

Responsible Party:
Riphah International University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT04967937
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • REC/Lhr/21/0414 Shah bano
First Posted:
Jul 20, 2021
Last Update Posted:
Jul 20, 2021
Last Verified:
Jul 1, 2021
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
No
Plan to Share IPD:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
No
Keywords provided by Riphah International University
Single limb stability
Neuromuscular Training
Female athletes
ACL
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Study Results

No Results Posted as of Jul 20, 2021