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NCT Number: NCT06426875

Effects Of Isometric Muscle Training On Shoulder Pain, Function And Performance In Bowlers

Goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether Isometric muscle training decrease pain improve function and enhance performance.

Does Isometric exercise improve pain function and performance in bowlers? Researcher will compare the Isometric muscle training with Traditional therapy to examine that isometric exercise work on pain function and performance.

Participants will receive isometric exercises for three days in week and will be followed up after two weeks total four weeks of trial(experimental group).

Participants will receive traditional physical therapy treatment three days of week and followed up after two weeks total four weeks of trail (contril group)

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Key information

Conditions

Shoulder Pain Arthralgia Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Elite Cricket Academy Shahbaz sharif sports complex

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Elite Cricket

CONTACT

[email protected]

+923466393325

About this study

This research is critical for addressing a common health concern and providing evidence-based recommendations for a potentially effective and accessible intervention that can significantly enhance the quality of life and performance of individuals dealing with shoulder pain. Thesis will benefit the bowlers by increasing their performance by enhancing accuracy, speed and consistency and over all shoulder health. Because shoulder discomfort is so common and has such a detrimental influence on everyday activities and performance, research on how isometric muscle training affects shoulder pain, function, and performance is crucial. In a variety of settings, isometric training has demonstrated promise in enhancing musculoskeletal function and pain management; however, its precise influence on shoulder-related problems is yet unknown.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Active Male Bowlers
  • Age 18 - 30
  • Pain that affects performance. Any level of pain that significantly affects a bowler's performance, accuracy, or consistency.
  • Pain with psychological impact. Pain that causes emotional distress, anxiety, or frustration.
  • Rotator Cuff pain.
  • Weekly 6 to 8 hour training

Exclusion criteria

  • Other than bowlers

Treatment and study plan

Isometric Exercises

Diagnostic Test

Isometric External Rotation (Perform isometric external rotation exercises with a resistance band to strengthen the rotator cuff.) Hold each contraction for 10-15 seconds. Isometric Internal Rotation (Hold each contraction for 10-15 seconds) Isometric Abduction (Supraspinatus). ( each contraction for 10 -15 sec) 10 repetition 3 sets Isometric Adduction (Subscapularis) Overhead Isometric Holds (Hold each contraction for 15-20 seconds) Isometric Shoulder External Rotation Against Resistance: (Hold each contraction for 15-20 seconds) Isometric Shoulder Press (Hold each contraction for 15-20 seconds) 15 to 20 repetitions 4 sets Total duration of 30 to 35 minute session three sessions per week total four weeks of intervention, reading will be taken on baseline and after 2nd week and 4th week

Primary outcomes

  1. Disability of Arm Hand and Shoulder (DASH)

    Time frame: 4th weeks

    The DASH questionnaire consists of 30 questions concerning upper limb function and symptoms. Patients figure out their ability to carry out each activity or the degree of their symptoms on a scale from 1 (no difficulty or no symptoms) to 5 (unable to perform the activity or vigorous symptoms). The results are then transformed into a standardized score, ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more disabilities

Secondary outcomes

  1. Manual Muscle Testing

    Time frame: 4th week

    It is used to assess weakness and also useful in identifying actual weakness from imbalance or inadequate endurance. It may be referred to as motor testing, muscular strength grading, manual muscle testing, or any other synonym

  2. Visual Analogue Scale VAS

    Time frame: 4th week

    A VAS consists of a line, usually 10 cm long, with language anchors at each end, similar to an NRS (e.g., "no pain" on the far left and "the most intense pain imaginable" on the far right)

  3. Bowling Speed Test

    Time frame: 4th week

    Bowling speed test: A bowling speed app is a mobile application made to measure and analyze the speed of a thrown cricket ball

  4. Bowling Accuracy Test

    Time frame: 4th week

    (Cones, Target Set, Wicket to Wicket Bowling, and Video Analysis).

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Riafat Mehmood, PhD*

CONTACT

[email protected]

03132139115

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 23, 2024
Registry last updated
Oct 24, 2024

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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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