Neuromuscular Training Improves Single-Limb Stability

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: ACL Injury
• Interventions: Other: Strengthening, resistance exercise, plyometric and dynamic movement training

• Registration Number: NCT04967937
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief 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.

Detailed 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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-11-30
• Primary Completion: 2021-04-30
• Study Completion: 2021-06-30
• Status Verified: 2021-07
• Study First Submitted: 2021-07-19
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-07-19
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-07-19
• Study First Posted: 2021-07-20
• Last Update Posted: 2021-07-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• Age will range from 13-20
• Female participants
• Individuals with Postural instability and Impaired balance will be included.

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Exclusion Criteria

• Any malignancy
• Infection
• Systemic illness
• Trauma

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Single-Group	Strengthening, resistance exercise, plyometric and dynamic movement training	The neuromuscular training program will consist of three 90-minute training sessions per week for 6 weeks. The 3 components of the dynamic neuromuscular training protocol utilized in this study include: (1) balance training and hip/pelvis/trunk strengthening, (2) plyometrics and dynamic movement training, and (3) resistance training. 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. Two-way analysis of variance models will be used to determine differences between pre-training and post-training and between limbs.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
i. Star Excursion Balance Test for Dynamic Balance	6th Week	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

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ii. Single Limb Stance Test (Static Posture and Balance)	6th Week	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

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Samnabad Sports complex; 🇵🇰 Faisalābad, Punjab, Pakistan