Effect of Pilates Core Stabilization in Adjunct With Plyometric Shoulder Training on Low Back Pain in Fast Bowlers(RCT)

NCT06901804 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2025-03-30

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Summary

This RCT will seek to determine both the Pilates core stabilization and plyometric shoulder training on LBP in fast bowlers. The research problem will emphasize the absence of detailed rehabilitation protocols that address the upper and lower limb strength dysfunction, pain, quality of life, and biomechanics of fast bowlers. Prior literature has not examined the combined use of these two training interventions to address LBP, which affects the performance of fast bowlers. In this study, participants will be randomly assigned to two groups. Group A (experimental) will receive Pilates core stabilization and plyometric shoulder training, while Group B (control) will receive conventional physiotherapy for LBP. There will be two sessions per week for six weeks, and the intensity of the exercises will gradually increase to address athletes' strength, flexibility, and movement control.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Experimental Group (training and stabilization)

Plyometric Shoulder Training \[28\] and Pilates Core Stabilization \[27\] Exercise 1-2 weeks (rep × kg) 3-4 weeks (rep × kg) 5-6 weeks (rep × kg) Throwing Movements Medicine ball chest pass 8 × 1 kg 10 × 2 kg 12 × 3 kg Medicine ball step and pass 8 × 1 kg 10 × 2 kg 12 × 3 kg Medicine ball side throw 8 × 1 kg 10 × 2 kg 12 × 3 kg Tubing Plyos IR/ER 8 × 10 10 × 10 12 × 12 Tubing Plyos Diagonal 8 × 10 10 × 10 12 × 12 Tubing Plyos Biceps 8 × 10 10 × 10 12 × 12 Plyo Push-ups (boxes) 8 × 10 10 × 10 12 × 12 Push-ups (clappers) 8 × 10 10 × 10 12 × 12

COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Control Group (physiotherapy and exercise)

Physiotherapy Care for Low Back Pain \[30\] Exercise Week 1-2 (Sets x Reps/Duration) Week 3-4 (Sets x Reps/Duration) Week 5-6 (Sets x Reps/Duration) Plank 3 x 20 sec 3 x 30 sec 4 x 45 sec Bicycle Crunches 3 x 12 3 x 15 4 x 20-25 Leg Raises 3 x 12 3 x 15 4 x 20-25 Russian Twists 3 x 20 3 x 25 4 x 30-35 Slump Exercise 3 x 10 3 x 12 4 x 15-18 Bridge Exercise with Swiss Ball 3 x 12 3 x 15 4 x 18

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Superior University

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Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
17 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-20
Primary Completion
2025-06-15
Completion
2026-02-01

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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