Effects of Ladder Versus Balance Training on Dynamic Balance and Performance Among Football Players

NCT ID: NCT06509685

Last Updated: 2024-07-19

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

18 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-11-30

Study Completion Date

2024-05-30

Brief Summary

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Football is becoming more and more popular around the world since it is easier to obtain. Depending on specific game activities, a player's position on the field may have an impact on their physical traits. Ladder and Balance training is a well-recognized technique for improving players' multidirectional footwork and dynamic balance-both crucial for the rigorous demands of football. The objective of this study is to determine the effects of ladder versus balance training on dynamic balance and performance of football players.

The study design is Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT). The sample size was calculated from epitool software. This study would include total n= 20 participants which would be divided equally into Group A- ladder Training (n=9) and Group B-balance Training (n=9). The study will be conducted in Bahria Football Academy. Modified Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) assesses dynamic balance while performance include Vertical Jump, Dribbling, 30m Sprint, and Illinois Agility evaluation at baseline and after 6th-weeks. The data will be analyzed using SPSS version 28.

Detailed Description

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This study investigates the comparative effects of ladder training and balance training on dynamic balance and performance in football players. The research aims to understand how these distinct training modalities impact dynamic balance and overall performance, providing valuable insights for coaches and athletes. The goal is to tailor training regimens to optimize specific athletic aspects essential in football, contributing to the evidence base for designing more effective protocols in football player development.

Conditions

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Sports Physical Therapy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Group A

9 participants will be in experimental group A and will perform ladder training protocol including two foot run, Ladder traps, Lateral angle leg hops, Single leg forward hop, two-foot lateral run, Fight shuffle exercises.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Ladder Training

Intervention Type OTHER

9 participants will perform only Ladder training exercise protocol. The training schedule included exercises such as Two foot run, Ladder traps, Lateral angle leg hops, Single leg forward hop, two-foot lateral run, Fight shuffle, Skiers, Carioca, Lateral in out, two in two out, Intermediate high knee run, Straddle squat hops, two foot laterals hop in \& out, Two-foot lateral hop, Ali shuffle, 180 Degree rotation, jumping jacks' variation, Advanced in in out, Quick hops cotch, Icky shuffle etc. For each session, ten stations were used and participants change the partner after every end of steps jumping exercise and continued each exercise at least 3 set, depending on the class design(22).

Group B

9 participants will be in experimental group B and will perform balance training protocol including balance and landing activities incorporating wobble boards and change of direction activities

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

balance training

Intervention Type OTHER

9 participants will perform balance training protocol. The balance training program includes exercises based around balance development in unilateral dynamic balancing positions. The program included balance and landing activities incorporating wobble boards and change of direction activities.

Interventions

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Ladder Training

9 participants will perform only Ladder training exercise protocol. The training schedule included exercises such as Two foot run, Ladder traps, Lateral angle leg hops, Single leg forward hop, two-foot lateral run, Fight shuffle, Skiers, Carioca, Lateral in out, two in two out, Intermediate high knee run, Straddle squat hops, two foot laterals hop in \& out, Two-foot lateral hop, Ali shuffle, 180 Degree rotation, jumping jacks' variation, Advanced in in out, Quick hops cotch, Icky shuffle etc. For each session, ten stations were used and participants change the partner after every end of steps jumping exercise and continued each exercise at least 3 set, depending on the class design(22).

Intervention Type OTHER

balance training

9 participants will perform balance training protocol. The balance training program includes exercises based around balance development in unilateral dynamic balancing positions. The program included balance and landing activities incorporating wobble boards and change of direction activities.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male Football Players
* Age 18 to 25 Years
* Participants who regularly trained in football
* Participants who were from various amateur football teams participated in the study

Exclusion Criteria

* Participants who had an injury in the previous six months
* Participants who underwent any surgery with in last one year
* Participants were excluded if they reported any current injury that limited daily activity
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

25 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Muzna Munir, Ph.D

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

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Riphah International University

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

References

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Other Identifiers

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REC/RCR&AHS/23/0487

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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