Neuromuscular Training Improves Single-Limb Stability

ACL Injury Clinical Trial

Official title:

Neuromuscular Training Improves Single-Limb Stability in Young Female Athletes

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04967937
• Other study ID #: REC/Lhr/21/0414 Shah bano
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: November 30, 2020
• Est. completion date: June 30, 2021

Study information

• Verified date: July 2021
• Source: Riphah International University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

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.

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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 20
• Est. completion date: June 30, 2021
• Est. primary completion date: April 30, 2021
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 13 Years to 20 Years

Eligibility

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

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• ACL Injury
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Intervention

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.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Pakistan	Samnabad Sports complex	Faisalabad	Punjab

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Riphah International University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Pakistan, 

References & Publications (12)

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Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Other	iii. Stork balance test	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
Primary	i. Star Excursion Balance Test for Dynamic Balance	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	ii. Single Limb Stance Test (Static Posture and Balance)	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