Sports Physical Therapy
Conditions
Keywords
Low load Resistance training, Blood flow restriction, Fast Bowlers
Brief summary
Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training On Strength, Arm Girth And Power In Fast Bowlers
Detailed description
Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training On Strength, Arm Girth And Power In Fast Bowlers
Interventions
OTHERBlood Flow restriction + Low Load resistance training
Participants allocated to experimental group took part in low-load resistance training combined with blood flow restriction applied by elastic occlusion wrap. The goal was to improve muscle strength and growth using weights while giving enough stimulus for muscles to adapt. Each session was started with warm-up of light aerobic exercises. After warm-up, BFR was applied using elastic wrap bands. The wrap was applied proximally on the arm following practical BFR methods in the literature.
This group participated in low-load resistance training without any BFR. Participants performed exercises like bicep curls and shoulder presses without applying BFR. Rather, they will lift weights equal to about 30% of their one repetition maximum to keep training light using low-loads. Similar to BFR group, this group will exercise twice a week for six weeks. This training will include two sets of 15 reps for each exercise with enough rest between them. Without blood flow restriction participants could perform the exercises with normal ROM and easier weight control
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Assessor
Intervention model description
Randomised Controlled Trial
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Fast bowlers aged 18-30 years * At least 2 years of regular training \& experience in cricket as fast bowlers * Engaging in cricket training at least 3 times a week.
Exclusion criteria
* Serious humerus, forearm and wrist injuries within one week before training * Presence of any neurological conditions affecting muscle performance or coordination * Use of medications that could influence muscle strength, size or power * Currently involved in any other experimental training program for upper limb performance.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arm circumference | 6 weeks | Arm circumference was measured using a measuring tape at standarized anatomical landmark. The tape was placed around the arm gently.the arm size was recorded to nearest centimeter |
| 1 Repetition maximum | 6 weeks | One repetition maximum test was used to assessed muscle strength. The test involves determining the maximum amount of weight a person can lift for a single repetition of given exercise. |
| Medicine Ball Throw test | 6 weeks | Upper-limb power was measured using medicine ball throw test. it assessed explosive strength of the arm muscles. The participant throws the ball forward as strongly as possible targeting for maximum distance. |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORJavaria Basharat, DPT
Riphah International University
Outcome results
None listed