Effects of Plyometric Training on Vertical Jump and Dynamic Stability in Volleyball Players With Chronic Knee Pain
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Chronic Knee Pain
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Enrollment
- 32
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Vertical Jump Test
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah Internatinal University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A & B through random number generator by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive plyometric training. Group B will receive general training.
Detailed Description
The objective of the study is to determine the effects of plyometric training on vertical jumps and dynamic stability in volleyball players with chronic knee pain. The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah Internatinal University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A \& B through random number generator by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive plyometric training. Group B will receive general training. The outcome measures will be assessed by Vertical jump test, Hop test and Y balance test The data will be analyzed by SPSS, version 25. Statistical significance is P= 0.05.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Both genders. Age between 15 to 30 years ACR criteria for knee OA. BMI less than 30
Exclusion Criteria
- •Players with open wounds. Players with diabetes. Grade IV OA on kellergan Lawrence. Any traumatic condition that can hinder polymetric training. Ankle instability sprain/ strain.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Vertical Jump Test
Time Frame: 4 weeks
The Vertical Jump test is designed to measure an athlete's lower body strength
Y Balance Test
Time Frame: 4 weeks
This is a portion of the Functional Movement Systems screen used to evaluate dynamic balance and functional symmetry in order to determine a person's risk for injury or return to sport readiness.
Hop Test
Time Frame: 4 weeks
In this test, the aim is to jump as far as possible on a single leg, without losing balance and landing firmly.