Sports Physical Therapy
Conditions
Keywords
Stroke rate, Free style, Stability ball, Core strength
Brief summary
To compare the effectiveness performance and core muscles of Strength Training . strength in swimmers on freestyle swimming
Detailed description
There is lack of literature on strength training on freestyle swimming performance, core muscles strength in swimmers, kicking, and stroke rate. With the help of this study the swimming performance of individual s will improve.
Interventions
OTHERExperimental: Experimental group exercises
Experimental performs Strengthening exercises of core.10 reps , 3 sets of each.Prone plank(10 sec hold)(18) ,Side plank (8 sec hold),Bridging (8 sec hold)(19),Bird dog (10 reps ,3 sets),Leg drop (10 reps, 3 sets)(15),Dying bug with their regular swimming practice. First 2 weeks simple strengthening exercises.Next 4 weeks stability ball exercises. Dying bug without stability ball. And strengthening exercises of Upper Limb and Lower Limb with theraband ,10 reps each.Upper Limb: Latissimus dorsi,Serratus anterior, Upper trapezius.Lower limb : Flexors of hip, Extensors of hip,Plantar flexors.
control only participates in their yearly swimming trainings.
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Intervention model description
Two groups , comparison group a control and b experimental
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Competitive swimmers * male gender * Experience of more than a year of swimming
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals with associated neuromuscular conditions and any injuries to lower limbs. * Spinal injuries have been excluded in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 50 meter Swimming Test | 6th week | Done by stop watch, changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work |
| Core muscle strength test | 6th week | Determine by stop watch .Used for monitoring of core strength of athlete. There are 8 levels Level 1: plank position hold for 60sec, Level 2: right arm lift and hold for 15 sec, Level 3: left arm lift for 15 sec, Level 4: right leg lift for 15 sec, Level 5: left leg lift for 15 sec, Level 6: right arm and left leg lift from floor for 15 secs, Level 7: left arm and right leg lift from floor for 15 sec, Level 8: then again hold plank for 30 sec. If individual feel difficulty at some level then end the test, and record that level. Good = complete, Poor= unable to perform. Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work |
| Stroke rate | 6th week | Firstly calculate time need to complete three 3 stroke cycles. Then evaluate stroke rate by using this formula. SR= 60 × 3/tSR (SR- Stroke Rate, tSR- time taken of 3 cycles) Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work |
| Kicking | 6th Week | Time need for 50 meter of kicking performance by the use of kickboard ,stop watch use. Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work |
| Manual muscle testing (mmt) grading scale 0-5 | 6th Week | Latissimus dorsi, Serratus anterior,Upper trapezius,Flexors of hip,Extensors of hip,Plantar flexors by grading 0=no contraction,1= flickering contraction,2=full range of motion eliminated gravity,3= full range of motion against gravity,4= full range of motion with minimal resistance,5= full range of motion against maximal resistance Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactImran Amjad, Phd
Outcome results
None listed