Effect of Pilates Core Stabilization in Adjunct With Plyometric Shoulder Training on Low Back Pain in Fast Bowlers: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of Pilates Core Stabilization in Adjunct With Plyometric Shoulder Training on Low Back Pain in Fast Bowlers: a Randomized Controlled Trial
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.
Assessments will be conducted using multiple scales of upper limb strength for the Cricket Ball Throw Test, lower limb strength for the Vertical Jump Test, Quality of Life for the Oswestry Disability Index, biomechanics analysis to determine movement efficiency and Pain Intensity for Numeric Pain Rating Scale. This study will give information about the efficiency of adding core and shoulder training to managing LBP in fast bowlers, increasing their athletic performance and bringing helpful value to the sports and physiotherapy domain.
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