None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Whole body vibration and neuromuscular electrical stimulation combined with intrinsic foot strengthening exercises.
Each session is of around 30-45 mins.
Three sessions per week, for 6
Sponsors
Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: University level players aged 17 to 30 years having at least 1 year of playing experience. Involved in sport-specific training on at least 2 days per week for 6 months. No foot deformity present. Have not been injured in the lower limbs in the 6 months prior to the study. Normal BMI range â?? 18.5 â?? 24.9. Working knowledge of English language.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any pain or musculoskeletal complaint in the lower limbs that could interfere with the results of the study. Prior intervention/training of intrinsic foot muscles in the last 3 months. Prior intervention/training on whole body vibration apparatus in the last 3 months. Any lower extremity surgery in the past 1 year.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Foot mobility Electromyographic activity Change of direction ability Dynamic balance Timepoint: Pre - session 1 Post - session 18 (6 weeks) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscular strength ProprioceptionTimepoint: Pre - session 1 Post - session 18 (6 weeks) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMaha Ahmed
Jamia Millia Islamia
Outcome results
None listed