Cricket is transformed over the years and dynamic of batting has changed. Gone are the days, when batters used to play the game with defensive mindset. Maintaining higher striker rate and arsenal of power hitting is the epitome of stroke play in limited overs cricket.This study will compare the effects of the nerve gliding exercises and conventional grip strength exercises on handgrip strength, range of motion and performance of cricket batters.
It will be a randomized clinical trial where non-probability convenience sampling will be used to recruit participants aged 18 to 35 years from various cricket academies in Lahore.
Age between 18 to 35 years
Batsmen
Doing net practices more than 4 days per week for at least 3 months.
Right hand grip strength (men) 42.9-46.4, Left hand grip strength (men) 42.042.2.
Non-Athletic Population
Upper extremity peripheral neuropathies.
Tennis/Golfer epicondylitis. Cervical disc herniation.
Overuse injuries of the shoulder joint that may affect handgrip strength.
Parallel
Nerve Gliding Exercises
Other interventionThis group will receive 25-minute session of nerve gliding exercises per session five days a week for six weeks. It will include: Warm-Up (5 minutes) Neural Gliding of the upper quadrant: Median nerve glide (5 minutes) Ulnar nerve glide (5 minutes) Radial nerve glide (5 minutes) Cool Down (5 minutes)
Hand Grip Strength Exercises
Other interventionThis group's participants will also receive a 25 -minute session five days per week (for six weeks). Warm-Up (5 minutes) Conventional Grip Strength Exercises (15 Minutes) * Tendon gliding sequence of exercises for hand * Squeezing a rubber ball or stress ball * Dead Hang Cool Down (5 Minutes)
Handgrip Strength Test using Dynamometer
A handgrip dynamometer is a device used to measure the strength of a person's hand grip, providing an objective assessment of their hand and forearm muscle strength.
Universal Goniometer
A universal goniometer is a medical instrument used to measure the range of motion (ROM) in joints, particularly in the hands and fingers. It consists of a protractor-like device with two arms and a fulcrum, allowing healthcare professionals to quantify the angles formed by joints during movement. Hand goniometer has demonstrated validity as a measure of functional ROM.
Batting Tee Test
A batting tee test is a common method used in baseball or softball to assess a player's hitting skills and technique. This test involves the use of a stationary tee, placed at an appropriate height, from which the player hits the ball.
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