Rotational Versus Anti-Rotational Exercises on Endurance, Balance, and Core Stability in Gym-goer

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sports Physical Therapy

• Registration Number: NCT06985823
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

Core exercises play an important role in improving the overall fitness of gym-goer. They improve core stability, which is essential for maintaining proper posture and reducing the risk of injuries during workouts. Core exercises also help improve balance and coordination, which are important for daily activities and sports. Rotational exercises involve twisting movements that engage the core, while anti-rotational exercises focus on resisting twisting forces to enhance core stability.

It is a randomized clinical trial with non-probability convenience sampling technique. The sample size of the study is 28. It will be conducted in one rep fitness club and 360 fitness club in Lahore within 6 months after approval of synopsis. Participants in group A (Rotational exercise group) attended 3 times per week with 15 repetitions (3 sets of 15 repetitions) and approximately 30-45 minutes per session, for six weeks. Each training program led the participants followed by a series of exercises, (Rotational Crunch exercise, Single leg romanian deadlift with rotation, rotational medicine ball throws). Participants in group B (Anti-Rotational exercise group) attended 3 times per week, approximately 30-45 minutes per session, for six weeks. Training program led the participants followed by a series of exercises, (Quadruped exercise 3 sets of 15 repetition, planks 3 sets of 60 second hold, pallof press 3 sets of 15 repetition). The collected data will be analyzed in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 25.0. If data will be normally distributed, then parametric; if not normally distributed, then non-parametric.

The aim of the study is to compare the effects of rotational versus anti-rotational exercises on endurance, balance, and core stability in gym-goer.

Detailed Description

The objective of my study is to determine comparative effects of rotational versus anti-rotational exercises on endurance, balance, and core stability in gym-goer.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-07-30
• Primary Completion: 2025-03-15
• Study Completion: 2025-04-15
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-15
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-15
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-22
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-22

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

• Age between 18-30 years
• Only female participants
• Females who have been consistently engaging in gym-based exercise for a minimum duration of 6 months up to 1 year

Exclusion Criteria

• Participants was excluded if they have a leg length discrepancy
• History of serious musculoskeletal injuries or conditions (Fractures, Dislocations) within past 6 months.
• Females who are pregnant (All trimesters) or within the postpartum period
• Systematic conditions: Diabetic, Hypertension

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Planks	Time Frame: 6 weeks	An exercise in which you hold your body straight and parallel to the floor while resting on your toes and hands or elbows. Planks are very good for endurance and strengthening your core.
Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT)	Time Frame: 6 weeks	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.; The points that are measured: Anterior, Posterior, Medial, Lateral, Anteromedial, Anterolateral, Posteromedial, Posterolateral.; If the patient uses the right leg to reach, they would follow this in clockwise order. If they use the left leg to reach, they would follow this in anti-clockwise order.
Sahrmann core stability test	Time Frame: 6 weeks	The Sahrmann five-level core stability test was assumed to evaluate the abdominal muscle function as they act by isometrically contracting into flexion to maintain lumbar spine flexion by posteriorly tilting the pelvis against an assumed increasing resistance.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

360 Fitness club and One Rep Fitness club; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan