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NCT Number: NCT04967937

Neuromuscular Training Improves Single-Limb Stability

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.

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Key information

Conditions

ACL Injury Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Knee Injuries Leg Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

13 year–20 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Samnabad Sports complex

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age will range from 13-20
  • Female participants
  • Individuals with Postural instability and Impaired balance will be included.

Exclusion criteria

  • Any malignancy
  • Infection
  • Systemic illness
  • Trauma

Treatment and study plan

Strengthening, resistance exercise, plyometric and dynamic movement training

Other

(1) balance training and hip/pelvis/trunk strengthening, (2) plyometrics and dynamic movement training, and (3) resistance training.

Primary outcomes

  1. i. Star Excursion Balance Test for Dynamic Balance

    Time frame: 6th Week

    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

Secondary outcomes

  1. ii. Single Limb Stance Test (Static Posture and Balance)

    Time frame: 6th Week

    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

Other outcomes

  1. iii. Stork balance test

    Time frame: 6th Week

    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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Neuromuscular Training Improves Single-Limb Stability in Young Female Athletes

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jul 20, 2021
Registry last updated
Jul 20, 2021

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