Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Upper Limb Functional Performance in Recreational Badminton Players- A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Galgotias University
- Enrollment
- 72
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Primary outcome
Overview
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial investigates the impact of Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) on upper limb functional performance in recreational badminton players. Conducted over six weeks, the study aims to determine whether BFRT can improve strength, handgrip, muscle girth, and smash stroke accuracy compared to conventional low-resistance training. Participants are divided into an experimental group undergoing BFRT and a control group following standard training protocols. The research addresses the limited literature on BFRT’s effectiveness in this population, aiming to develop evidence-based training strategies to enhance badminton performance.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 40.00 Year(s) (—)
Inclusion Criteria
- •Recreational badminton players Age group : (Young-Middle) adult aged group between 18-40 years Genders : All genders Recreational players : 3 hours per weeks Participants to sign consent form BMI : 18.5-24.9 kg/m2.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Elite or professional badminton players will be excluded.
- •History of orthopedic surgery of the upper quadrant, lower quadrant, or spine or reports of pain in these regions interfering with sport participation within the 6 months before the study.
- •Pregnant, fracture, and ligament injury will be excluded in this study.
- •Taking medication (e.g., anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxants) during the preceding 6 months.
- •Incidence of any metabolic disease, trauma, current or past blood clots and tumor.
- •Bleeding disorders (including thrombophilia).
- •Participants with pre-existing upper limb injuries in the preceding 6 months.
- •Incidence of musculoskeletal disorders in the preceding 6 months.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Primary outcome
Time Frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Upper Extremity Functional Performance Test
Time Frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Handgrip Strength
Time Frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
- Muscle Girth: Measurement of muscle size, particularly in the upper limb, to assess hypertrophy as a result of the training.
Investigators
Taruna Verma
Galgotias University