Isometric and Isotonic Hand Strengthening in Competitive Female Badminton Athletes
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Isometric hand strengthening program, Isotonic hand strengthening program.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Athletic Performance and Injury Risk. Basic parameters: 18 years — 30 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Pakistan
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Effects of Targeted Isometric and Isotonic Hand Strengthening on Hand Function, Dexterity, Grip Strength and Grip Endurance in Competitive Female Badminton Athletes
Overview
This randomized clinical trial aims to determine the effects of targeted isometric and isotonic hand strengthening exercises on hand function, dexterity, grip strength and grip endurance in competitive female badminton athletes aged 18-30 years. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups receiving either isometric or isotonic hand strengthening exercise programs performed three times per week for six weeks. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, 3rd week and 6th week using Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ), Purdue Pegboard Test or Nine-Hole Peg Test, Hand Dynamometer Test and Sustained Grip Test.
Detailed description
This randomized clinical trial aims to determine the effects of targeted isometric and isotonic hand strengthening exercises on hand function, dexterity, grip strength and grip endurance in competitive female badminton athletes aged 18-30 years. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups receiving either isometric or isotonic hand strengthening exercise programs performed three times per week for six weeks. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, 3rd week and 6th week using Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ), Purdue Pegboard Test or Nine-Hole Peg Test, Hand Dynamometer Test and Sustained Grip Test.
Interventions
- Other Isometric hand strengthening program
Participants in this group will receive a structured targeted isometric hand strengthening program performed three sessions per week for six weeks - Other Isotonic hand strengthening program
Participants in this group will receive a structured isotonic hand strengthening program performed three sessions per week for six weeks
Primary outcome measures
- Hand Dexterity [Time frame: Baseline, Week 3, Week 6]
- Grip Strength [Time frame: Baseline, Week 3, Week 6]
- Grip Endurance [Time frame: Baseline, Week 3, Week 6]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Female badminton athletes
- Age between 18-30 years
- Right-hand dominant
- Minimum 2 years of competitive badminton experience
Exclusion criteria
- History of upper limb injury in last 6 months
- Cardiovascular or metabolic disorder limiting exercise
- Medication affecting muscle performance
- Current upper limb rehabilitation program participation
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
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Pakistan · 1 center
- Punjab Sports Board — Lahore
Publications
- Hidayat Y, Yudiana Y, Hambali B, Sultoni K, Ustun UD, Singnoy C. The effect of the combined self-talk and mental imagery program on the badminton motor skills and self-confidence of youth beginner student-athletes. BMC Psychol. 2023 Feb 3;11(1):35. doi: 10.1186/s40359-023-01073-x. PMID 36737818
- Karaoglu B, Ceviz E, Unver S, Ciftci I, Demir GT, Guvendi B, Bulgay C, Alpay M, Ihasz F, Zoltan A, Kovacsik R, Somogyi A, Szabo A. Association between hand grip strength and exercise addiction: differences by sport category and sex among elite athletes. Front Psychol. 2025 Jul 21;16:1597239. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1597239. eCollection 2025. PMID 40761462
- Ma S, Soh KG, Japar SB, Liu C, Luo S, Mai Y, Wang X, Zhai M. Effect of core strength training on the badminton player's performance: A systematic review & meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2024 Jun 12;19(6):e0305116. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305116. eCollection 2024. PMID 38865415
- Liu Y, Abdullah BB, Abu Saad HB. Effects of high-intensity interval training on strength, speed, and endurance performance among racket sports players: A systematic review. PLoS One. 2024 Jan 5;19(1):e0295362. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295362. eCollection 2024. PMID 38180964
- Ma S. Investigating the increase in the specialized performance of athletes using artificial neural network (ANN) exercises. Sci Rep. 2025 Mar 12;15(1):8600. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-86522-w. PMID 40075111
- Zhao W, Wang C, Bi Y, Chen L. Effect of Integrative Neuromuscular Training for Injury Prevention and Sports Performance of Female Badminton Players. Biomed Res Int. 2021 Apr 23;2021:5555853. doi: 10.1155/2021/5555853. eCollection 2021. PMID 33987438
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07438522 · Ghanwa Iqbal REC/25/0415