Neuromuscular Training Improves Single-Limb Stability

July 19, 2021 updated by: Riphah International University

Neuromuscular Training Improves Single-Limb Stability in Young Female Athletes

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

20

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Faisalābad, Punjab, Pakistan
        • Samnabad Sports complex

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

13 years to 20 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Single-Group
The neuromuscular training program will consist of three 90-minute training sessions per week for 6 weeks. The 3 components of the dynamic neuromuscular training protocol utilized in this study include: (1) balance training and hip/pelvis/trunk strengthening, (2) plyometrics and dynamic movement training, and (3) resistance training. 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. Two-way analysis of variance models will be used to determine differences between pre-training and post-training and between limbs.
Other: Strengthening, resistance exercise, plyometric and dynamic movement training
(1) balance training and hip/pelvis/trunk strengthening, (2) plyometrics and dynamic movement training, and (3) resistance training.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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
6th Week

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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
6th Week

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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.
6th Week

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 30, 2020

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 30, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

June 30, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 19, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 19, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

July 20, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 20, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 19, 2021

Last Verified

July 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/Lhr/21/0414 Shah bano

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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