Plyometric Push-ups And Bosu Ball Push-ups In Cricketers

February 23, 2026 updated by: Riphah International University

Comparative Effectiveness Of Plyometric Push-ups And Bosu Ball Push-ups On Shoulder Stability And Functional Strength In Cricketers

Comparative Effectiveness Of Plyometric Push-ups And Bosu ball Push-ups On Shoulder Stability and Functional Strength In Cricketers

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

comparative effectiveness of plyometric push ups and bosu ball push ups on shoulder stability and functional strength inthe cricketers

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

44

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 Province
      • Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
        • Pakistan Sports Academy

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:

  • No recent shoulder injuries
  • Subjects in the age group of 18 to 26 years
  • Playing competitively at least once a month
  • Involved in resistance training for at least six months

Exclusion Criteria:

  • history of severe neurological deficit.
  • Injury or concussion in the past six months
  • Operative treatment for lower or upper limb in the past six months

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: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Group A
22 Participants will be in group A they will only perform plyometric push ups
Other: Plyometric push-up
22 participants will perform plyometric push ups
Experimental: Group B
22 Participants will perform BOSU ball push-ups
Other: Bosu ball push-ups
22 Participants will perform BOSU ball push ups

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test (UQYBT)
Time Frame: 8 weeks
The UQYBT is a valid and reliable test specifically designed for assessing shoulder stability and dynamic control in the upper body. It tests an individuals ability to maintain stability while reaching in three different directions. The participant places one hand on the center of the Y-shaped test grid while reaching in three directions (medial, superolateral, and inferolateral) with the other hand. The maximum reach distances in each direction are measured and normalized to limb length. Reach distances in each direction are recorded and averaged for each arm. This tool is reliable for measuring upper body dynamic stability, making it relevant for evaluating shoulder control improvements from each push-up variation
8 weeks
2.Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST)
Time Frame: 8 weeks
This test measures upper body stability and strength in a closed kinetic chain, which simulates the position used in both types of push-ups. It has been validated for measuring shoulder endurance, stability, and coordination. Participants are placed in a push-up position with their hands spaced 36 inches apart. They repeatedly touch alternating hands across the body within a 15-second period. The total number of touches is counted and recorded. The CKCUEST is useful for assessing upper body strength and stability, as it closely simulates the push-up movements used in the study. It is a practical, field-based test commonly applied in athletic assessments for shoulder stability and strength .
8 weeks
3.Push-up test
Time Frame: 8 weeks
This test assesses upper body muscular endurance, which is essential for sustained performance and resilience against fatigue in athletes. Participants perform standard push-ups until they are unable to maintain proper form or reach fatigue. The total number of push-ups completed with good form is recorded. The number of push-ups reflects muscular endurance improvements, allowing for assessment of the cumulative effects of plyometric and Bosu ball push-up interventions on upper body endurance .
8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Muhammad Ibtesam Ibtesam, DPT, Riphah International University

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)

July 11, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 21, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

December 30, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 23, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 23, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

February 27, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 27, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 23, 2026

Last Verified

February 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR & AHS/24/0496

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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