Eccentric Versus Isometric Calf Training in Cricket Players
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age18-35
SponsorIbadat International University, Islamabad
About this trial
This study aims to compare the effect of isometric exercises and eccentric exercises on calf muscles in cricketers. The exercises will be evaluated for the effectiveness of calf muscle strength, power, and sprinting of the player and enhancing their performance.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
None
Disqualifiers
None
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Isometric Training
Other intervention4-week progressive isometric calf-hold program at 90° (soleus) and 70° plantarflexion (gastrocnemius) angles, 3 sessions/week, intensity increasing from 60% to 80% MVIC
Eccentric Training
Other intervention: 4-week progressive eccentric calf-raise program in knee-extended and knee-flexed positions, 3 sessions/week, reps and added load increasing weekly
Treatment groups
28 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Group A - Isometric TrainingExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Group B - Eccentric TrainingExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Change in calf muscle strength
estimated 1RM via Brzycki formula, submaximal unilateral calf raise
Time frame
Baseline (Week 0) and Week 42
Change in explosive power
standing long jump distance, cm
Time frame
Baseline (Week 0) and Week 43
Change in sprint performance
10 m and 30 m sprint time, via My Sprint app
Time frame
Baseline (Week 0) and Week 4Sponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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