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Does six weeks of core muscle training improve core function, athletic performance and minimise injury risk in young male athletes?

Effects of six weeks core training on core function, athletic performance and minimising injury risk in young competitive male athletes - Randomised clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/11/047237
Enrollment
120
Registered
2022-11-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Core training along with conventional athletic training: Group 1 - Core muscle training along with conventional athletic track and field training through core exercises for 6 weeks dura

Sponsors

Joseph Oliver Raj
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male athletes who participate in track and field events. 2. Competitive athletes participating in competitions. 3. Athletes who are training regularly on a weekly basis.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Athletes who fail to clear PAR-Q. 2. Athletes who have musculoskeletal problem in the the past six months. 3. Athletes who are already involved in any specific core training program.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Functional movement screening 2. Bunkies testTimepoint: 1. Pre intervention week 0 2. End of week 2 3. End of week 4 4. Post intervention End of week 6 5. Follow up End of week 12—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Flexion torso test 2. Extension torso test 3. Left and right side planks 4. Double leg lowering test 5. Athletic performanceTimepoint: 1. Pre intervention week 0 2. End of week 2 3. End of week 4 4. Post intervention End of week 6 5. Follow up End of week 12—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJoseph Oliver Raj

Vinayaka Missions College of Physiotherapy

mohaan23@gmail.com9994284787

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026