Plyometric Training in Volleyball Players With Chronic Knee Pain

Last updated: February 20, 2022
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05251142
REC/Lhr/21/0427
  • Ages 15-30
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah Internatinal University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A & B through random number generator by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive plyometric training. Group B will receive general training.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Both genders. Age between 15 to 30 years ACR criteria for knee OA. BMI less than 30

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Players with open wounds. Players with diabetes. Grade IV OA on kellergan Lawrence.Any traumatic condition that can hinder polymetric training. Ankle instability sprain/strain.

Study Design

Total Participants: 32
Study Start date:
December 01, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
April 10, 2022

Study Description

The objective of the study is to determine the effects of plyometric training on vertical jumps and dynamic stability in volleyball players with chronic knee pain.

The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah Internatinal University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A & B through random number generator by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive plyometric training. Group B will receive general training.

The outcome measures will be assessed by Vertical jump test, Hop test and Y balance test

The data will be analyzed by SPSS, version 25. Statistical significance is P= 0.05.

Connect with a study center

  • D.G. Khan Sports Complex

    Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

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