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Study to Find Out How Jumping Exercises and Strength Training Affect Leg Tightness in College Volleyball Players

Effectiveness of Ballistic Training and Heavy Resistance Training on Lower Limb Stiffness in University-Level Volleyball Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/090033
Enrollment
38
Registered
2025-07-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Ballistic Training: Participants in the Ballistic Training (BT) group will undergo an 8-week progressive plyometric training program aimed at enhancing lower limb stiffness. Training wi

Sponsors

Charulatha GaneshKumar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male university-level volleyball players aged 18 25 years. Regular participation in volleyball training. No history of lower limb injuries in the past 6 months. Baseline lower limb stiffness as measured through the hop or jump test.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants with significant lower limb injuries (e.g., fractures, ligament tears) in the past 6 months. Individuals with chronic musculoskeletal or neurological conditions affecting function. Athletes currently involved in structured strength or plyometric training programs. Participants unable to complete the pre-test and post-test assessments due to physical limitations. Individuals on medications affecting musculoskeletal function

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Double leg Hop Test, Dynamic Strength Index, T-Test for Agility.Timepoint: baseline (T0), 8th week (T1), and 16th week (T2)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Lateral Medicine Ball Throw Test, Vertical Jump Test.Timepoint: baseline (T0), 8th week (T1), and 16th week (T2)—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vinodhkumar Ramalingam

Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

vinodhkumar.scpt@saveetha.com8760563032

Outcome results

None listed

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