Effects of Visualization Technique Compared to Combined Stretching Protocol in Racquet Sports.

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Sport Injury

• Registration Number: NCT07028931
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

This study intends to compare the effects of visualization technique with combined stretching protocol on racquet sports players to find out how these protocols affect their performance and mindfulness.

Detailed Description

In this study, two groups will be formed to find out the effects of visualization technique, i.e., mental imagery versus the combined stretching protocol, on racquet sports players over a course of 6 weeks. One group is given the mental imagery protocol, and the other group is given the combined stretching protocol, and at the end of the 1st, 3rd, and 6th weeks, readings are taken to compare the effects of these techniques on the mindfulness (awareness) and performance of the subjects enrolled in this study. A total of 52 participants will be involved, and the groups will be divided into 26, 26 each. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 21.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2025-01-01
• Status Verified: 2025-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-06-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-06-11
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-19
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-19
• Study Start: 2025-08-02
• Primary Completion: 2025-08-15
• Study Completion: 2025-08-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 52

Inclusion Criteria

• Males.
• Age 20 to 40 years.
• Not being able to concentrate/ focus well on the game.
• Amateur players with at least 1 year experience of playing Racquet sports.
• No current injuries or medical conditions that could affect participation in physical activities.
• Commitment to attend all training sessions and assessments

Exclusion Criteria

• Players who are already familiar with visualization technique
• Recent chronic injuries that could impair performance or participation
• History of psychological disorder that might interfere with the training and assessment.
• Participation in other competitive sports that might confound the effects of intervention.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mindfulness and Performance	6 weeks approximately after the study starts	This will assess the player's ability to stay focused and present in a moment during play and their performance, i.e., their ability to make decisions and their precision and accuracy in gameplay.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Combined Stretching Protocol	6 weeks approximately after the study starts	the participants will be asked to perform combined stretching protocol which will include warm-up, the protocol and then the cool-down exercises. This protocol will take 20 minutes.; After performance readings will be taken in the 1st, 3rd and 6th weeks and data will be compared to find out which method is more effective to improve mindfulness and performance in racquet sports players.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pakistan Sports Board; 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan