Combined Effects of Calisthenics and Plyometric to Reduce Risk of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among School Going Children
NCT ID: NCT06732687
Last Updated: 2024-12-27
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
99 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-12-12
2025-06-10
Brief Summary
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1. Will combined exercises (calisthenics+ plyometrics) have a better effect on reducing risk of MSK injuries among school-going children?
2. How do these exercise interventions impact functional movements, and musculoskeletal pain improvements in children Researchers will compare a calisthenics exercise group, a plyometric exercise group, and a combined group (Calisthenics+ Plyometric) to see if there are differences in reducing risk of MSK injuries outcomes.
Participants will:
* Be male school-going children aged 8-12 years.
* Be randomly assigned to one of three groups: calisthenics, plyometric, or combined
* Complete baseline assessments of MSK (Functional Movement Screening and pain).
* Participate in their assigned exercise program 3 times per week for 8 weeks
* Complete follow-up assessments of MSK (Functional Movement Screening and pain) at 4 weeks and 8 weeks.
* Perform tests for functional movement screening and MSK assessment.
Detailed Description
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This research study, conducted by Adeeba Tabassum at Riphah International University in Islamabad, aims to investigate how different types of exercise can reduce MSK injuries in children. Specifically, it tell us the effects of combined (calisthenics+ plyometrics), calisthenics (bodyweight exercises) , plyometrics (jump training) on reducing risk of MSK Injuries in school-going children.
Key Details:
* Participants: Male school-going children aged 8-12 years
* Duration: 8 weeks
* Location: Public and private schools in Islamabad, Pakistan
The study will involve three groups:
1. Calisthenics group: Performing bodyweight exercises
2. Plyometric group: Engaging in jumping and explosive movement exercises
3. Combined group: Calisthenics+ Plyometric Calisthenics group will participate in supervised sessions three times per week and plyometric and combined will 2 times per week. The exercises are designed to be age-appropriate and safe for children.
Measurements:
Researchers will assess various aspects of MSK function using standardized tests:
\- TNMQ'S FMS These assessments will be conducted at the beginning of the study, at 4 weeks, and at 8 weeks to track changes over time.
Significance:
This study is important because it could provide valuable insights into how different types of exercise reduces risk of MSK Injuries. The results could inform physical education programs in schools and help parents and educators make informed decisions about children's physical activities.
Ethical Considerations:
The study has been approved by the university's ethics review board. Participation is voluntary, and parents must provide informed consent. All data will be kept confidential and coded to protect participants' identities.
Expected Outcomes:
The researchers hypothesize that calisthenics exercises may have a more significant positive effect on reducing risk of MSK Injuries compared to plyometric exercises. However, both exercise types are expected to show improvements compared to the control group.
This research contributes to the growing field of exercise neuroscience and could have practical implications for child development, education, and public health policies related to physical activity in schools.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Calisthenics
Experimental: Calisthenics Arm Description: Session will start with 9 minutes of warm up which includes 4 minutes of jogging and moderate intensity dynamic stretching for 5 minutes. Session would be of 8 minutes in which 1 minutes exercise and 1 minute rest is there. Exercise include bunny jumps, bear crawls , crab walk and mad cat and 9 minutes cool down period. This protocol would be follow up to 8 weeks.
Calisthenics
Calisthenics
Arm Description: Session will start with 9 minutes of warm up which includes 4 minutes of jogging and moderate intensity dynamic stretching for 5 minutes. Session would be of 8 minutes in which 1 minutes exercise and 1 minute rest is there. Exercise include bunny jumps, bear crawls , crab walk and mad cat and 9 minutes cool down period. This protocol would be follow up to 8 weeks.
Plyometric
Experimental: Plyometric
Arm Description: Session will start with 9 minutes of warm up which includes 4 minutes of jogging and moderate intensity dynamic stretching for 5 minutes.. And 9 minutes cool down period. Following Plyometrics would be performed:1 medicine ball squats 2.ABC pushups 3.Medicine ball chest press 4.standing jump reach for star 5.SINGLE leg hops 6.Pushup on knees 7.zig zag double jump
Plyometrics
Description: Session will start with 9 minutes of warm up which includes 4 minutes of jogging and moderate intensity dynamic stretching for 5 minutes.. And 9 minutes cool down period. Following Plyometrics would be performed:1 medicine ball squats 2.ABC pushups 3.Medicine ball chest press 4.standing jump reach for star 5.SINGLE leg hops 6.Pushup on knees 7.zig zag double jump
Combined( Calisthenics+ Plyometrics)
Arm Description: In combined both calisthenics and plyometrics would be performed. First calisthenics will be performed and then plyometrics will be performed.
Combined( Calisthenics+ Plyometrics)
Description: Both exercises would be performed. First Calisthenics will be performed and then plyometrics will be performed.
Interventions
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Calisthenics
Calisthenics
Arm Description: Session will start with 9 minutes of warm up which includes 4 minutes of jogging and moderate intensity dynamic stretching for 5 minutes. Session would be of 8 minutes in which 1 minutes exercise and 1 minute rest is there. Exercise include bunny jumps, bear crawls , crab walk and mad cat and 9 minutes cool down period. This protocol would be follow up to 8 weeks.
Plyometrics
Description: Session will start with 9 minutes of warm up which includes 4 minutes of jogging and moderate intensity dynamic stretching for 5 minutes.. And 9 minutes cool down period. Following Plyometrics would be performed:1 medicine ball squats 2.ABC pushups 3.Medicine ball chest press 4.standing jump reach for star 5.SINGLE leg hops 6.Pushup on knees 7.zig zag double jump
Combined( Calisthenics+ Plyometrics)
Description: Both exercises would be performed. First Calisthenics will be performed and then plyometrics will be performed.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Normal BMI of School Going Children
* No Recent Musculoskeletal Injury from last month.
* Not Actively Engaged In Other Sports
Exclusion Criteria
* Children with acute illness or fracture
* Active Inflammation or infections
* Any physical deformity
8 Years
12 Years
MALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Riphah International University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Waqar Ahmed Awan, PHD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Locations
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Different Schools
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Waqar Ahmed Awan, Phd
Role: primary
Other Identifiers
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RCRAHS-ISB/REC/MS-PT/01916
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id