NCT07055685

Effects of Upper Limb PRT With CSE on Pain, Core Strength and ULB in Cricket Fast Bowlers With Shoulder Injury

Effects of Upper Limb Progressive Resistance Training Along With Core Stability Exercises on Pain, Core Strength and Upper Limb Balance in Cricket Fast Bowlers With Shoulder Injury

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 44 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: 18 Years – 35 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, particularly in the upper limb and spine, are often linked to poor core stability and muscular imbalance. While progressive resistance training is a well-established approach to improve muscular strength, incorporating core stability exercises may provide additional benefits in terms of balance, posture, and neuromuscular control. However, limited studies have examined the combined effects of resistance and core stability training on upper limb strength, core endurance, pain reduction, and balance performance.

Conditions

• Shoulder Injuries

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Progressive Resistance Training + Core Stability Exercises	Participants in Group A will engage in a combined program focusing on upper limb strengthening and trunk stabilization. The core stability component aims to improve neuromuscular control and trunk endurance, while the resistance training targets upper limb muscle strength and shoulder stability. Core Stability Exercises: Exercise Description Duration/Repetitions Planks Holding a straight-body position on elbows and toes. 30-60 seconds Bird-Dog Extending one arm and opposite leg, maintaining neutral spine. 5-10 sec/rep, 10-12 reps per side Dead Bug Supine position, extending opposite arm and leg. 3-5 sec/rep, 12-15 reps Bridging Lifting hips off ground, maintaining spinal alignment. 10-15 sec/rep, 12-15 reps Swiss Ball Stability Balance in sitting or leg lift positions using a Swiss ball. 20-30 sec/position, 10-12 reps Progression in core exercises will occur by increasing repetitions, duration, or complexity based on individual capability.
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Progressive Resistance Training	will perform only the upper limb progressive resistance training protocol as outlined below. This regimen focuses on strengthening the shoulder complex, upper back, and arm muscles to improve muscular performance, endurance, and control. Progressive Resistance Training

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-17
• Primary completion: 2025-09-01
• Completion: 2026-02-28
• First posted: 2025-07-09
• Last updated: 2025-07-09

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan