Optimizing Football Training: Integrating Portable Force Plates for Advanced Performance Analysis

May 25, 2024 updated by: Muhammad Naveed Babur, Superior University

Optimizing Football Training at Multan Sports Complex: Integrating Portable Force Plates for Advanced Performance Analysis

Optimizing Football Training at Multan Sports Complex: Integrating Portable Force Plates for Advanced Performance Analysis," aims to enhance football training through innovative technology. Under the supervision of Dr. Junaid Gondal, this MS Rehabilitation Science project explores the use of portable force plates to provide real-time data on players' biomechanics, enabling personalized training programs that improve performance and reduce injury risks.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

The research adopts a randomized control trial design, involving 30 male football players aged 18-35. Participants are divided into intervention and control groups, with the former using portable force plates during training. Data analysis will be conducted using IBM SPSS. This study underscores the significance of advanced performance analysis in football training, advocating for the integration of cutting-edge technology to refine training methods and enhance athletic performance at the Multan Sports Complex.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

30

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

    • Punjab
      • Multān, Punjab, Pakistan
        • Multan 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

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male football players at Multan Sports Complex
  • aged 18-35
  • willing to consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Female players
  • unregistered players
  • those with unstable medical conditions.

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: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Training with Portable Force Plates Integration
This group will undergo football training sessions that incorporate the use of portable force plates. These devices will measure ground reaction forces and provide real-time data on players' movements, balance, and pressure points. The data collected will be used to create personalized training programs aimed at optimizing performance and reducing the risk of injuries.
Other: Standard Training
This group will continue with the existing football training regimen without the use of portable force plates. Training will follow the traditional methods used at the Multan Sports Complex, focusing on physical conditioning, technical skills, and tactical awareness without the advanced biomechanical analysis provided by the force plates.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
RPE Scale
Time Frame: 12 Months
Rate of perceived exertion (RPE) is used to measure how hard your body works during physical activity. It runs from 0 - 10, using numbers to rate how much effort an activity takes
12 Months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 1, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 29, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 25, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 25, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

May 31, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 31, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 25, 2024

Last Verified

May 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • MSRSW/Batch-Fall22/716

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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