Combined Effects of Calisthenics and Plyometric to Reduce Risk of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among School Going Children

Official title

Combined Effects of Calisthenics and Plyometric to Reduce Risk of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among School Going Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to know about the combined effects of calisthenics and plyometric exercises on reducing risk of MSK injuries among school-going children. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Will combined exercises (calisthenics+ plyometrics) have a better effect on reducing risk of MSK injuries among school-going children? 2. How do these exercise interventions impact functional movements, and musculoskeletal pain improvements in children Researchers will compare a calisthenics exercise group, a plyometric exercise group, and a combined group (Calisthenics+ Plyometric) to see if there are differences in reducing risk of MSK injuries outcomes. Participants will: * Be male school-going children aged 8-12 years. * Be randomly assigned to one of three groups: calisthenics, plyometric, or combined * Complete baseline assessments of MSK (Functional Movement Screening and pain). * Participate in their assigned exercise program 3 times per week for 8 weeks * Complete follow-up assessments of MSK (Functional Movement Screening and pain) at 4 weeks and 8 weeks. * Perform tests for functional movement screening and MSK assessment.

Detailed description

Title: Combined effects of Calisthenics and Plyometric Exercises on reducing risk of MSK Injuries Among School-Going Children.

This research study, conducted by Adeeba Tabassum at Riphah International University in Islamabad, aims to investigate how different types of exercise can reduce MSK injuries in children. Specifically, it tell us the effects of combined (calisthenics+ plyometrics), calisthenics (bodyweight exercises) , plyometrics (jump training) on reducing risk of MSK Injuries in school-going children.

Key Details:

* Participants: Male school-going children aged 8-12 years * Duration: 8 weeks * Location: Public and private schools in Islamabad, Pakistan

The study will involve three groups:

1. Calisthenics group: Performing bodyweight exercises 2. Plyometric group: Engaging in jumping and explosive movement exercises 3. Combined group: Calisthenics+ Plyometric Calisthenics group will participate in supervised sessions three times per week and plyometric and combined will 2 times per week. The exercises are designed to be age-appropriate and safe for children.

Measurements:

Researchers will assess various aspects of MSK function using standardized tests:

\- TNMQ'S FMS These assessments will be conducted at the beginning of the study, at 4 weeks, and at 8 weeks to track changes over time.

Significance:

This study is important because it could provide valuable insights into how different types of exercise reduces risk of MSK Injuries. The results could inform physical education programs in schools and help parents and educators make informed decisions about children's physical activities.

Ethical Considerations:

The study has been approved by the university's ethics review board. Participation is voluntary, and parents must provide informed consent. All data will be kept confidential and coded to protect participants' identities.

Expected Outcomes:

The researchers hypothesize that calisthenics exercises may have a more significant positive effect on reducing risk of MSK Injuries compared to plyometric exercises. However, both exercise types are expected to show improvements compared to the control group.

This research contributes to the growing field of exercise neuroscience and could have practical implications for child development, education, and public health policies related to physical activity in schools.

Interventions

• Other Calisthenics
  Calisthenics Arm Description: Session will start with 9 minutes of warm up which includes 4 minutes of jogging and moderate intensity dynamic stretching for 5 minutes. Session would be of 8 minutes in which 1 minutes exercise and 1 minute rest is there. Exercise include bunny jumps, bear crawls , crab walk and mad cat and 9 minutes cool down period. This protocol would be follow up to 8 weeks.
• Other Plyometrics
  Description: Session will start with 9 minutes of warm up which includes 4 minutes of jogging and moderate intensity dynamic stretching for 5 minutes.. And 9 minutes cool down period. Following Plyometrics would be performed:1 medicine ball squats 2.ABC pushups 3.Medicine ball chest press 4.standing jump reach for star 5.SINGLE leg hops 6.Pushup on knees 7.zig zag double jump
• Other Combined( Calisthenics+ Plyometrics)
  Description: Both exercises would be performed. First Calisthenics will be performed and then plyometrics will be performed.

Primary outcome measures

• DEEP SQUAT Test (Functional movement screening) [Time frame: 8 weeks]
• Hurdle step Test (Functional movement screening) [Time frame: 8 weeks]
• INCLINE LUNGES Test (Functional movement screening) [Time frame: 8 weeks]
• Shoulder Mobility Test Functional movement screening (FMS) [Time frame: 8 weeks]
• Impingement clearing test (Functional movement screening (FMS) [Time frame: 8 weeks]
• Active straight leg raise (Functional movement screening (FMS) [Time frame: 8 weeks]
• Trunk stability pushups (Functional movement screening (FMS) [Time frame: 8 weeks]
• Press up clearing test (Functional movement screening (FMS) [Time frame: 8 weeks]
• Rotary stability (Functional movement screening (FMS) [Time frame: 8 weeks]
• Posterior Rocking Clearing Test (Functional Movement Screening (FMS) [Time frame: 8 weeks]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

• Male School Going Children (8-12 Years Of Age)
• Normal BMI of School Going Children
• No Recent Musculoskeletal Injury from last month.
• Not Actively Engaged In Other Sports

Exclusion criteria

• Children with any mental or physical disability.
• Children with acute illness or fracture
• Active Inflammation or infections
• Any physical deformity

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Allocation

Randomized

Model

Parallel assignment

Masking

Single blind

Primary purpose

Prevention

Study locations

Pakistan · 1 center

• Different Schools — Rawalpindi

Identifiers

NCT: NCT06732687 · RCRAHS-ISB/REC/MS-PT/01916

Primary sources (government registries)

• ClinicalTrials.gov (US NIH)

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