Effect of 6 Weeks of Special Hamstring Training on Speed and Power in Young Football Players.

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Healthy young football players

• Registration Number: CTRI/2025/05/086731
• Lead Sponsor: Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, College of Physiotherapy

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to study the effect of **6 weeks of eccentric hamstring training** on **agility** and **power** in **young football players** (aged 15–20 years). Football requires quick movements, changes in direction, and explosive actions like sprinting and jumping, all of which heavily depend on hamstring strength — particularly eccentric (lengthening under load) strength. Research suggests that stronger hamstrings improve agility, power, and reduce injury risks. However, most previous studies focused on lab-based training, not on real-world, field-based programs. In this study, one group of players will receive **regular training plus eccentric hamstring exercises**, while the other group will continue **regular training only**. Agility will be measured using the **T-Test** and **Football Specific Reactive Agility Test (FS-RAG)**, and power will be measured by the **Vertical Jump Test (Sargent Jump Test)**. The findings could help in designing better football training programs that improve performance and prevent injuries.

Null Hypothesis :- Eccentric hamstring training over six weeks has comparable effect on agility and power performance in young football players.



Alternate Hypothesis :- Eccentric hamstring training over six weeks improves agility and power performance in young football players.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-05-30
• Last Update Posted: 2025-09-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Playing football for at least 3 consecutive years prior to measurements.

Exclusion Criteria

• Any injuries to lowerlimb in last 6 months 2.
• Previous Knee Surgeries 3.
• Any neurological, cardiorespiratory or systemic disorder.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Agility (Agility T-test)	At baseline (0 week) | Post intervention (after 6 weeks)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Agility (Football Specific Reactive Agility)	At baseline (0 week)
Power (Vertical Jump Height)	At baseline (0 week)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, College of Physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, College of Physiotherapy

🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Spruha Ajay Talikoti

Principal investigator

9766832631

spruhatalikoti@gmail.com