An interventional study of Strengthening, resistance exercise, plyometric and dynamic movement training in ACL Injury, sponsored by Riphah International University. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to female participants aged 13 Years to 20 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-07-20.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Pretest/post-test study design, study will try to determine if a 6-week neuromuscular training program designed to decrease the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries would improve single-limb stability in young female athletes. Healthy female high school athletes will participate in this study. Single-limb postural stability for both lower extremities will be assessed with Stork balance test, Star Excursion Balance Test for Dynamic Balance and Single leg stance test for static balance. Participants will be included through convenient sampling. Informed consent will be taken from all the participants.
In this Controlled single-group pretest/post-test study design, study will try to determine if a 6-week neuromuscular training program designed to decrease the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries would improve single-limb stability in young female athletes. Current study hypothesized that neuromuscular training would result in an improvement of postural stability, with the greatest improvement taking place in the medial-lateral direction. Healthy female high school athletes will participate in this study. Single-limb postural stability for both lower extremities will be assessed with Stork balance test, Star Excursion Balance Test for Dynamic Balance and Single leg stance test for static balance. Participants will be included through convenient sampling. Informed consent will be taken from all the participants. Those individuals who will match the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be a part of the study. The neuromuscular training program will consist of three 90-minute training sessions per week for 6 weeks. Following the completion of the training program, each subject will be re-evaluated to determine change in total, anterior-posterior, and medial-lateral single-limb stability.
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The neuromuscular training program will consist of three 90-minute training sessions per week for 6 weeks. The 3 components of the dynamic neuromuscular training protocol utilized in this study include: (1) balance training and hip/pelvis/trunk strengthening, (2) plyometrics and dynamic movement training, and (3) resistance training. Following the completion of the training program, each subject will be re-evaluated to determine change in total, anterior-posterior, and medial-lateral single-limb stability. Two-way analysis of variance models will be used to determine differences between pre-training and post-training and between limbs.
Other: Strengthening, resistance exercise, plyometric and dynamic movement training
(1) balance training and hip/pelvis/trunk strengthening, (2) plyometrics and dynamic movement training, and (3) resistance training.
i. Star Excursion Balance Test for Dynamic Balance
dynamic test that requires strength, flexibility, and proprioception. It is a measure of dynamic balance that provides a significant challenge to athletes and physically active individuals. The test can be used to assess physical performance
Time frame: 6th Week
ii. Single Limb Stance Test (Static Posture and Balance)
The Single leg Stance (SLS) Test is used to assess static postural and balance control.Performed with eyes open and hands on the hips.Client must stand unassisted on one leg
Time frame: 6th Week
iii. Stork balance test
The standing stork test monitors the progress of the athletes' abilities to maintain balance in a static position. This test monitors the balance of athletes because the more balance you have as an athlete, the better you may perform on the field and the fewer injuries you are likely to sustain.
Time frame: 6th Week
Plan to share: No
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