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NCT Number: NCT06460883

Effects of Eccentric Banded Leg Curls Versus Eccentric Cable Leg Curls Exercises in Cricket Players

Hamstring injuries are highly prevalent among cricket players, comprising 10% of all injuries in field-based team sports. Eccentric strength deficits and imbalances in muscle strength are linked to a higher risk of such injuries. Our randomized clinical trial aims to assess eccentric hamstring strength using eccentric banded leg curls and eccentric cable leg curl exercises, measured by the Nordbord device. This tool provides accurate measurements of eccentric hamstring strength, power, and endurance, crucial for injury prevention in athletes. Thirty-two male professional cricketers will participate, divided into two groups receiving different exercise plans. Each group will perform 15 reps in 3 sets with rest intervals, four times a week for four months. The Nordbord device will assess hamstring strength before and after the exercise plan. Statistical analysis will be done using SPSS V25, employing descriptive statistics for frequency distribution and inferential statistics such as t-tests to compare outcomes between treatment groups.

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Key information

Conditions

Hamstring Muscle Muscle Strength Treatment Efficacy

Age range

14 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Pakistan Cricket Board

Lahore, 05450, Pakistan

About this study

The present study aims to assess the effects of eccentric banded leg curls versus eccentric cable leg curls exercise on eccentric knee-flexor strength assessed with an instrumented Nordic hamstring device (Nordbord) after training in Cricket Players.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Participants range in age from 14 to 35 years.
  • Only male individuals are eligible for inclusion.
  • Eligible participants include professional cricketers at domestic and international levels (U-16, U-19, or above), as well as recent additions to domestic cricket.
  • Participants must have either good health or chronic lower extremity injuries impacting hamstring muscle strength.
  • Willingness to provide informed consent is a prerequisite for study participation.

Exclusion criteria

  • Individuals outside the age range of 14 to 35 years are excluded.
  • Exclusion criteria include a medical history of neurological or musculoskeletal conditions impacting the lower extremities, such as nerve disorders or severe arthritis.
  • Those with lower extremity injuries sustained within the previous two months are ineligible.
  • Participants who have undergone lower extremity surgery within the past six months are not eligible.
  • Exclusion applies to individuals taking medications that may impact muscle strength or neuromuscular function.
  • Individuals who refuse to provide informed consent are not included in the study.

Treatment and study plan

eccentric cable leg curls

Other

The players will undergo eccentric cable leg curls, completing 15 reps of 3 sets every other day with 30-45 seconds rest between sets, a total duration of 40 minutes conducted four days a week over a four-month training period.

eccentric banded leg curls

Other

The players will undergo eccentric banded leg curls, completing 15 reps of 3 sets every other day with 30-45 seconds rest between sets, a total duration of 40 minutes conducted four days a week over a four-month training period.

Primary outcomes

  1. Eccentric hamstring strength

    Time frame: 4 months

    The NordBord is a great tool for measuring hamstring strength of each leg allowing for tracking of overall strength gains and side-to-side imbalances.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Eccentric Banded Leg Curls Versus Eccentric Cable Leg Curls Exercises on Eccentric Knee-flexor Strength, Power and Endurance in Cricket Players

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jun 14, 2024
Registry last updated
May 22, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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