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    <required_header>
      <download_date>ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on September 20, 2023</download_date>
      <link_text>Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.</link_text>
      <url>https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05981586</url>
    </required_header>
    <id_info>
      <org_study_id>REC/RCR&amp;AHS/23/0415 Muneeb</org_study_id>
      <nct_id>NCT05981586</nct_id>
    </id_info>
    <brief_title>Comparative Effects of Plyometric and Isotonic Strengthening Exercises of Lower Extremity Among Field Tennis Players</brief_title>
    <official_title>Comparative Effects of Plyometric and Isotonic Strengthening Exercises on Speed, Agility and Balance of Lower Extremity Among Field Tennis Players</official_title>
    <sponsors>
      <lead_sponsor>
        <agency>Riphah International University</agency>
        <agency_class>Other</agency_class>
      </lead_sponsor>
    </sponsors>
    <source>Riphah International University</source>
    <oversight_info>
      <is_fda_regulated_drug>No</is_fda_regulated_drug>
      <is_fda_regulated_device>No</is_fda_regulated_device>
    </oversight_info>
    <brief_summary>
      <textblock>
        The Study design will be randomized clinical trial.This study will be conducted in Pakistan&#xD;
        Sports Board, Lahore. The study will be completed within duration of eight to ten months&#xD;
        after the approval of synopsis. Sample size will be thirty tennis players.Non-probability&#xD;
        Convenient sampling will be used to recruit the individuals for the study and then the&#xD;
        randomization will be done by lottery method to divide the individuals into two strengthening&#xD;
        exercise group. One group is given Plyometric strengthening exercise plan for 5 weeks along&#xD;
        with Tennis specific training and on the other hand isotonic strengthening exercise plan for&#xD;
        5 weeks with Tennis specific training and after that their pre and post values will be&#xD;
        measured on SPSS version 25. The objective of this study is to Determine Comparative Effects&#xD;
        of Plyometric and Isotonic Strengthening Exercises on Speed, Agility and balance of lower&#xD;
        extremity among field Tennis Players&#xD;
      </textblock>
    </brief_summary>
    <detailed_description>
      <textblock>
        The Study design will be randomized clinical trial. This study will be conducted in Pakistan&#xD;
        Sports Board, Lahore. The study will be completed within duration of 10 months after the&#xD;
        approval of synopsis. Sample size will be thirty tennis players. Non-probability Convenient&#xD;
        sampling will be used to recruit the individuals for the study and then the randomization&#xD;
        will be done by lottery method to divide the individuals into two strengthening exercise&#xD;
        group. One group is given Plyometric strengthening exercise plan for 5 weeks along with&#xD;
        Tennis specific training and on the other hand isotonic strengthening exercise plan for 5&#xD;
        weeks with Tennis specific training and after that their pre and post values will be measured&#xD;
        on SPSS version 25. The objective of this study is to Determine Comparative Effects of&#xD;
        Plyometric and Isotonic Strengthening Exercises on Speed, Agility and balance of lower&#xD;
        extremity among field Tennis Players To move around the court swiftly and effectively, tennis&#xD;
        players need to be very agile and balanced. Plyometric exercises can help tennis players&#xD;
        develop explosive power and speed. Rapid muscle contractions during plyometric exercises can&#xD;
        help with acceleration, power, and reaction time. Tennis players can benefit from plyometric&#xD;
        exercises like jump squats, box jumps, and medicine ball throws. Tennis players can enhance&#xD;
        their range of motion and lower their risk of injury by engaging in flexibility exercises.&#xD;
        Yoga, Pilates, and stretching routines can increase flexibility and assist athletes keep&#xD;
        their balance and posture while playing For tennis players, isotonic exercises are a crucial&#xD;
        part of a successful fitness regimen. Exercises that are isotonic can increase muscle&#xD;
        strength and endurance, which is important for generating power in shots and keeping proper&#xD;
        posture on the court. Bicep curls, triceps extensions, and lunges are a few isotonic&#xD;
        exercises for tennis players. Tennis players must also engage in plyometric exercises because&#xD;
        they can enhance their explosive power and quickness. Rapid muscle contractions during&#xD;
        plyometric exercises can help with acceleration, power, and reaction time. Tennis players can&#xD;
        benefit from plyometric exercises like jump squats, box jumps, and medicine ball throws&#xD;
        Tennis players can potentially lower their risk of injury by engaging in isotonic activities.&#xD;
        Isotonic workouts can lower the incidence of common tennis injuries like shoulder, knee, and&#xD;
        ankle sprains by enhancing muscle strength and joint stability.&#xD;
  &#xD;
        Tennis players might benefit from plyometric training to increase their balance and agility.&#xD;
        Plyometric exercises feature quick changes in direction and rapid movements, which can help&#xD;
        players move more quickly and effectively around the court.&#xD;
  &#xD;
        Tennis players that incorporate isotonic and plyometric workouts into their training regimen&#xD;
        can enhance their overall performance. Tennis players may hit the ball harder, move around&#xD;
        the court more quickly, and enhance their overall performance by developing their strength,&#xD;
        power, speed, and agility&#xD;
      </textblock>
    </detailed_description>
    <overall_status>Completed</overall_status>
    <start_date type="Actual">November 7, 2022</start_date>
    <completion_date type="Actual">April 10, 2023</completion_date>
    <primary_completion_date type="Actual">March 18, 2023</primary_completion_date>
    <phase>N/A</phase>
    <study_type>Interventional</study_type>
    <has_expanded_access>No</has_expanded_access>
    <study_design_info>
      <allocation>Randomized</allocation>
      <intervention_model>Parallel Assignment</intervention_model>
      <primary_purpose>Screening</primary_purpose>
      <masking>Double (Participant, Investigator)</masking>
    </study_design_info>
    <primary_outcome>
      <measure>T-TEST</measure>
      <time_frame>8 WEEKS</time_frame>
      <description>The Agility T-test is commonly used to assess the ability of team sport athletes to change direction, including acceleration, deceleration, and lateral movement during testing protocols</description>
    </primary_outcome>
    <primary_outcome>
      <measure>STAR EXCURSION TEST</measure>
      <time_frame>8 WEEKS</time_frame>
      <description>The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is a 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.</description>
    </primary_outcome>
    <primary_outcome>
      <measure>20M SPRINT TEST</measure>
      <time_frame>8 WEEKS</time_frame>
      <description>Speed tests are typically used solely to measure an athlete's linear speed capabilities. Track sprinters have been shown to accelerate continuously through at least 50m during a 100m sprint event.</description>
    </primary_outcome>
    <number_of_arms>3</number_of_arms>
    <enrollment type="Actual">30</enrollment>
    <condition>Lower Extremity Problem</condition>
    <arm_group>
      <arm_group_label>SPEED</arm_group_label>
      <arm_group_type>Experimental</arm_group_type>
      <description>Speed tests are typically used solely to measure an athlete's linear speed capabilities. Track sprinters have been shown to accelerate continuously through at least 50m during a 100m sprint event.</description>
    </arm_group>
    <arm_group>
      <arm_group_label>BALANCE</arm_group_label>
      <arm_group_type>Experimental</arm_group_type>
      <description>The person performing the test must maintain their balance on one leg, while using the other leg to reach as far as possible in 8 different directions. The person (standing on his/her left leg for example) must reach in 8 different positions, once in each of the following directions: anterior, antero medial, medial, posteromedial, posterior, posterolateral, lateral and anterolateral.&#xD;
  The reliability of the SEBT as being moderate to good</description>
    </arm_group>
    <arm_group>
      <arm_group_label>AGILITY</arm_group_label>
      <arm_group_type>Experimental</arm_group_type>
      <description>The T-Test is one of the most important agility Test, used in a lot of different sports all around the world. The test is a combination of different sport specific pattern as forward, lateral, and backward movements</description>
    </arm_group>
    <intervention>
      <intervention_type>Other</intervention_type>
      <intervention_name>Plyometric strengthening exercises</intervention_name>
      <description>Comparative effects 1</description>
      <arm_group_label>AGILITY</arm_group_label>
      <arm_group_label>BALANCE</arm_group_label>
      <arm_group_label>SPEED</arm_group_label>
    </intervention>
    <intervention>
      <intervention_type>Other</intervention_type>
      <intervention_name>Isotonic strengthening exercises</intervention_name>
      <description>Comparative effects 2</description>
      <arm_group_label>AGILITY</arm_group_label>
      <arm_group_label>BALANCE</arm_group_label>
      <arm_group_label>SPEED</arm_group_label>
    </intervention>
    <eligibility>
      <criteria>
        <textblock>
          Inclusion Criteria:&#xD;
  &#xD;
            -  Racquet Sports Athletes (Tennis,Badminton,Squash,Table Tennis)&#xD;
  &#xD;
            -  Both Right and Left handers are included&#xD;
  &#xD;
          Exclusion Criteria:&#xD;
  &#xD;
            -  Lower Extremity Injuries (Fractures,Achilles Tendinitis,Muscle Strain etc)&#xD;
  &#xD;
            -  Lower Extremity Deformities&#xD;
  &#xD;
            -  Other Systemic Disorders&#xD;
  &#xD;
            -  Cricket Players&#xD;
  &#xD;
            -  Sprinters&#xD;
        </textblock>
      </criteria>
      <gender>All</gender>
      <minimum_age>18 Years</minimum_age>
      <maximum_age>35 Years</maximum_age>
      <healthy_volunteers>Accepts Healthy Volunteers</healthy_volunteers>
    </eligibility>
    <overall_official>
      <last_name>Aamir Gul Memon, MS</last_name>
      <role>Principal Investigator</role>
      <affiliation>Riphah International University</affiliation>
    </overall_official>
    <location>
      <facility>
        <name>Pakistan Sports Board</name>
        <address>
          <city>Lahore</city>
          <state>Punjab</state>
          <zip>54000</zip>
          <country>Pakistan</country>
        </address>
      </facility>
    </location>
    <location_countries>
      <country>Pakistan</country>
    </location_countries>
    <verification_date>July 2023</verification_date>
    <study_first_submitted>April 18, 2023</study_first_submitted>
    <study_first_submitted_qc>July 31, 2023</study_first_submitted_qc>
    <study_first_posted type="Actual">August 8, 2023</study_first_posted>
    <last_update_submitted>July 31, 2023</last_update_submitted>
    <last_update_submitted_qc>July 31, 2023</last_update_submitted_qc>
    <last_update_posted type="Actual">August 8, 2023</last_update_posted>
    <responsible_party>
      <responsible_party_type>Sponsor</responsible_party_type>
    </responsible_party>
    <keyword>Agility, Balance, Isotonic, Plyometric, Tennis players</keyword>
    <patient_data>
      <sharing_ipd>No</sharing_ipd>
    </patient_data>
    <!-- Results have not yet been posted for this study                                          -->
  </clinical_study>
  
  
text: download date: ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on September 20, 2023
  link text: Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.
  url: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05981586
  org study id: REC/RCR&AHS/23/0415 Muneeb
  nct id: NCT05981586
  lead sponsor: 
  is fda regulated drug: No
  is fda regulated device: No
  The Study design will be randomized clinical trial.This study will be conducted in Pakistan
        Sports Board, Lahore. The study will be completed within duration of eight to ten months
        after the approval of synopsis. Sample size will be thirty tennis players.Non-probability
        Convenient sampling will be used to recruit the individuals for the study and then the
        randomization will be done by lottery method to divide the individuals into two strengthening
        exercise group. One group is given Plyometric strengthening exercise plan for 5 weeks along
        with Tennis specific training and on the other hand isotonic strengthening exercise plan for
        5 weeks with Tennis specific training and after that their pre and post values will be
        measured on SPSS version 25. The objective of this study is to Determine Comparative Effects
        of Plyometric and Isotonic Strengthening Exercises on Speed, Agility and balance of lower
        extremity among field Tennis Players
  The Study design will be randomized clinical trial. This study will be conducted in Pakistan
        Sports Board, Lahore. The study will be completed within duration of 10 months after the
        approval of synopsis. Sample size will be thirty tennis players. Non-probability Convenient
        sampling will be used to recruit the individuals for the study and then the randomization
        will be done by lottery method to divide the individuals into two strengthening exercise
        group. One group is given Plyometric strengthening exercise plan for 5 weeks along with
        Tennis specific training and on the other hand isotonic strengthening exercise plan for 5
        weeks with Tennis specific training and after that their pre and post values will be measured
        on SPSS version 25. The objective of this study is to Determine Comparative Effects of
        Plyometric and Isotonic Strengthening Exercises on Speed, Agility and balance of lower
        extremity among field Tennis Players To move around the court swiftly and effectively, tennis
        players need to be very agile and balanced. Plyometric exercises can help tennis players
        develop explosive power and speed. Rapid muscle contractions during plyometric exercises can
        help with acceleration, power, and reaction time. Tennis players can benefit from plyometric
        exercises like jump squats, box jumps, and medicine ball throws. Tennis players can enhance
        their range of motion and lower their risk of injury by engaging in flexibility exercises.
        Yoga, Pilates, and stretching routines can increase flexibility and assist athletes keep
        their balance and posture while playing For tennis players, isotonic exercises are a crucial
        part of a successful fitness regimen. Exercises that are isotonic can increase muscle
        strength and endurance, which is important for generating power in shots and keeping proper
        posture on the court. Bicep curls, triceps extensions, and lunges are a few isotonic
        exercises for tennis players. Tennis players must also engage in plyometric exercises because
        they can enhance their explosive power and quickness. Rapid muscle contractions during
        plyometric exercises can help with acceleration, power, and reaction time. Tennis players can
        benefit from plyometric exercises like jump squats, box jumps, and medicine ball throws
        Tennis players can potentially lower their risk of injury by engaging in isotonic activities.
        Isotonic workouts can lower the incidence of common tennis injuries like shoulder, knee, and
        ankle sprains by enhancing muscle strength and joint stability.
  
        Tennis players might benefit from plyometric training to increase their balance and agility.
        Plyometric exercises feature quick changes in direction and rapid movements, which can help
        players move more quickly and effectively around the court.
  
        Tennis players that incorporate isotonic and plyometric workouts into their training regimen
        can enhance their overall performance. Tennis players may hit the ball harder, move around
        the court more quickly, and enhance their overall performance by developing their strength,
        power, speed, and agility
  allocation: Randomized
  intervention model: Parallel Assignment
  primary purpose: Screening
  masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
  measure: T-TEST
  time frame: 8 WEEKS
  description: The Agility T-test is commonly used to assess the ability of team sport athletes to change direction, including acceleration, deceleration, and lateral movement during testing protocols
  measure: STAR EXCURSION TEST
  time frame: 8 WEEKS
  description: The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is a 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.
  measure: 20M SPRINT TEST
  time frame: 8 WEEKS
  description: Speed tests are typically used solely to measure an athlete's linear speed capabilities. Track sprinters have been shown to accelerate continuously through at least 50m during a 100m sprint event.
  arm group label: SPEED
  arm group type: Experimental
  description: Speed tests are typically used solely to measure an athlete's linear speed capabilities. Track sprinters have been shown to accelerate continuously through at least 50m during a 100m sprint event.
  arm group label: BALANCE
  arm group type: Experimental
  description: The person performing the test must maintain their balance on one leg, while using the other leg to reach as far as possible in 8 different directions. The person (standing on his/her left leg for example) must reach in 8 different positions, once in each of the following directions: anterior, antero medial, medial, posteromedial, posterior, posterolateral, lateral and anterolateral.
  The reliability of the SEBT as being moderate to good
  arm group label: AGILITY
  arm group type: Experimental
  description: The T-Test is one of the most important agility Test, used in a lot of different sports all around the world. The test is a combination of different sport specific pattern as forward, lateral, and backward movements
  intervention type: Other
  intervention name: Plyometric strengthening exercises
  description: Comparative effects 1
  arm group label: AGILITY
  arm group label: BALANCE
  arm group label: SPEED
  intervention type: Other
  intervention name: Isotonic strengthening exercises
  description: Comparative effects 2
  arm group label: AGILITY
  arm group label: BALANCE
  arm group label: SPEED
  criteria: 
  gender: All
  minimum age: 18 Years
  maximum age: 35 Years
  healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
  last name: Aamir Gul Memon, MS
  role: Principal Investigator
  affiliation: Riphah International University
  facility: 
  country: Pakistan
  responsible party type: Sponsor
  sharing ipd: No