Sports Physical Therapy
Conditions
Keywords
Functional movement training, conventional training, stability, agility, dynamic balance, paddle tennis athletes
Brief summary
Comparative effects of functional movement and conventional training
Detailed description
Comparative effects of functional movement and conventional training on stability, agility and dynamic balance in paddle tennis athletes
Interventions
OTHERGroup A
this group was perform conventional strength and conditioning exercises focusing on isolated muscle groups, cardiovascular endurance, and static stretching. Sessions will follow a similar frequency and duration.
OTHERGroup B
This group was perform conventional strength and conditioning exercises focusing on isolated muscle groups, cardiovascular endurance, and static stretching. Sessions will follow a similar frequency and duration.
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
the participants are blind
Intervention model description
Randomized controlled trial
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Male or female paddle tennis athletes aged 18 to 30 years * Minimum of one year of continuous participation * acute musculoskeletal injuries at the time of enrollment * Able and willing to provide written informed consent and commit to full participation in the intervention protocol.
Exclusion criteria
* cardiovascular condition * Neurological * Recent (within the past three months) participation in structured prehabilitation * Current use of performance-enhancing drugs or medications * Cognitive, psychological
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Movement Screen (FMS) - for Stability | 8 weeks | The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a standardized screening tool developed to assess fundamental movement patterns, mobility, motor control, and core stability. It comprises seven movement tasks: deep squat, hurdle step, in-line lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise, trunk stability push-up, and rotary stability |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Agility Test (IAT) - for Agility | 8 weeks | The Illinois Agility Test (IAT) is a field-based test designed to assess an athlete's speed, agility, and ability to change direction rapidly. |
| Y-Balance Test (YBT) - for Dynamic Balance | 8 weeks | The Y-Balance Test (YBT) is a performance-based test used to assess dynamic balance and postural control. It requires the athlete to stand on one leg while reaching in three directions-anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral-with the opposite leg. |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORShamaila Maqbool, MS-SPT
Pakistan Sports Board Lahore
Outcome results
None listed