Comparative Effects of Tai Chi vs Full Body Vibrator Among Athletic Players

NCT ID: NCT06696937

Last Updated: 2024-11-20

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

43 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-04-24

Study Completion Date

2024-12-10

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to find out the Comparative effects of Tai chi and dynamic stretching exercises in reducing stress and insomnia among ameature athletics player's.

Detailed Description

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In previous researches, little literature is available regarding comparison of the effectiveness of tai chi on insomnia and static balance among players.There is a dire need to explore the comparative effects of Tai chi and dynamic stretching exercises in reducing stress and insomnia among ameature athletics player's.

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

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Tai chi

Tai chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. Tai chi originated as an ancient martial art in China. Over the years, it has become more focused on health promotion and rehabilitation.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tai chi

Intervention Type OTHER

Tai chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. Tai chi originated as an ancient martial art in China. Over the years, it has become more focused on health promotion and rehabilitation.

Full body vibrator

Advocates say that as little as 15 minutes a day of whole-body vibration three times a week may aid weight loss, burn fat, improve flexibility, enhance blood flow, reduce muscle soreness after exercise, build strength and decrease the stress hormone cortisol.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

full body vibrator

Intervention Type OTHER

Advocates say that as little as 15 minutes a day of whole-body vibration three times a week may aid weight loss, burn fat, improve flexibility, enhance blood flow, reduce muscle soreness after exercise, build strength and decrease the stress hormone cortisol.

Interventions

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Tai chi

Tai chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. Tai chi originated as an ancient martial art in China. Over the years, it has become more focused on health promotion and rehabilitation.

Intervention Type OTHER

full body vibrator

Advocates say that as little as 15 minutes a day of whole-body vibration three times a week may aid weight loss, burn fat, improve flexibility, enhance blood flow, reduce muscle soreness after exercise, build strength and decrease the stress hormone cortisol.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Female
* 17-35 years age
* Players with 2-3 years of experience in sports
* Minimum sports activity 1 hour 4 times a week

Exclusion Criteria

* Recreational players
* Players with recent injuries in the past 6 months
* Any neurological problem
* Player addicted to any drug or alcohol will be excluded
Minimum Eligible Age

17 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

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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Malia younas dr malia younas, pp-dpt

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Mishmal ammer Dr mishmal ammer, Dpt

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

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Pakistan Sports Academy

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Pakistan Sports Board

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

References

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Bai X, Xiao W, Soh KG, Agudamu, Zhang Y. 12-week concurrent brisk walking and Taijiquan (Tai Chi) improve balance, flexibility, and muscular strength of Chinese older women. PLoS One. 2023 Oct 26;18(10):e0293483. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293483. eCollection 2023.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Huang HW, Nicholson N, Thomas S. Impact of Tai Chi Exercise on Balance Disorders: A Systematic Review. Am J Audiol. 2019 Jun 10;28(2):391-404. doi: 10.1044/2018_AJA-18-0115. Epub 2019 May 2.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Khuzema A, Brammatha A, Arul Selvan V. Effect of home-based Tai Chi, Yoga or conventional balance exercise on functional balance and mobility among persons with idiopathic Parkinson's disease: An experimental study. Hong Kong Physiother J. 2020 Jun;40(1):39-49. doi: 10.1142/S1013702520500055. Epub 2020 Feb 20.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Zhao J, Han W, Tang H. Lower limbs inter-joint coordination and variability during typical Tai Chi movement in older female adults. Front Physiol. 2023 May 2;14:1164923. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1164923. eCollection 2023.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Wang C, Schmid CH, Fielding RA, Harvey WF, Reid KF, Price LL, Driban JB, Kalish R, Rones R, McAlindon T. Effect of tai chi versus aerobic exercise for fibromyalgia: comparative effectiveness randomized controlled trial. BMJ. 2018 Mar 21;360:k851. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k851.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Maciaszek J, Osinski W. The effects of Tai Chi on body balance in elderly people--a review of studies from the early 21st century. Am J Chin Med. 2010;38(2):219-29. doi: 10.1142/S0192415X10007798.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 20387220 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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REC/RCR and AHS/24/0415

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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