Effect of Post-Activation Potentiation in Cricketers on Running Speed and Agility: A Randomized Controlled trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 38
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- 1. Speed
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The study aims to investigate the effect of Post-activation potentiation in cricketers on running speed and agility. The participants are divided into 2 groups, Group A and B. They will be asked to perform 3 tests- Run-a- three cricket test, pocket radar gun, cricket speed test. Group A will be given dynamic warmup as well as weighted sprints. Control group will be given only dynamic warmup as intervention.
Session 1: they will perform submaximal bodyweight sprints and rest for 5 min
to determine baseline sprint time, each participant completes 2 maximal effort 20 meters sprint. Finally, they are familiarized with assisted running by performing 3 sprints at 10, 20 and 30% body weight assisted
session 2-5: same dynamic warmup, rest for 5 min before testing each session consists of 20 meters sprint with 30% BWA followed by rest time of 30 seconds, 1, 2, or 4 minutes
sessions are separated by 24 hours
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 28.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Participants of all gender, aged 18-28 years and willing to participate Cricketers with 2 years experience and who have participated in intercollegiate events in past 1 year.
- •Participants with a playing experience of at least 3 years.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Participants with any musculoskeletal injuries preventing the participants from participation in last 6 months.
- •Any diagnostic cases of neurological conditions and cardiovascular condition will be excluded.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
1. Speed
Time Frame: Baseline and after two weeks for both outcome measures (speed and agility)
2. Agility test
Time Frame: Baseline and after two weeks for both outcome measures (speed and agility)
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Viola Maria Colaco
KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy