Effect of Reactive Balance Training Versus Conventional Balance Training on Dynamic Stability and Change-of-Direction Performance in Competitive Tennis Players
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Experimental group : Reactive Balance Training, Active comparator ( Conventional Balance Training).
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Dynamic Stability, Athletic Performance, Postural Balance. Basic parameters: 18 years — 25 years · All.
- 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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Overview
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of reactive balance training versus conventional balance training on dynamic stability and change of direction performance. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups. Each group will receive its respective intervention over a 6-week period. Outcome measures, including dynamic stability assessed by the Y-Balance Test and change-of-direction performance measured using the 505 Agility Test, will be evaluated at baseline and after the intervention. The study is designed to determine which training approach is more effective in improving balance and functional performance.
Detailed description
This study is a randomized controlled trial comparing two balance training interventions in competitive tennis players. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a reactive balance training group or a conventional balance training group. Both groups will undergo a supervised training program for 6 weeks, with three sessions per week. Each session will include a warm-up, a structured balance training program, and a cool-down phase. The reactive balance training group will perform exercises involving external perturbations, unpredictable stimuli, and sport-specific reactive movements such as sudden directional changes, partner-induced disturbances, and dual-task activities. The conventional balance training group will perform static and controlled balance exercises, including single-leg stance, balance board activities, and slow, predictable movements without external perturbations. Training intensity and duration will be standardized across both groups. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted to evaluate changes in dynamic stability and change-of-direction performance.
Interventions
- Other Experimental group : Reactive Balance Training
Participants will receive a structured reactive balance training program based on unpredictable perturbation-based exercises requiring rapid postural correction. The intervention will be conducted for 6 weeks (3 sessions/week) and will follow a progressive protocol. - Other Active comparator ( Conventional Balance Training)
Participants will receive a structured conventional balance training program based on static and controlled exercises without external perturbation, conducted for 6 weeks (3 sessions/week).
Primary outcome measures
- Dynamic Stability [Time frame: Baseline (Pre-intervention) and after 6 weeks (Post-intervention)]
- Change of Direction Performance [Time frame: Baseline (Pre-intervention) and after 6 weeks (Post-intervention)]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Male and female competitive tennis players aged 18-25 years.
- Minimum 2 years of regular tennis training experience.
- Currently training at least 3 sessions per week (minimum 60 minutes per session).
Exclusion criteria
- Recent injury (last 3 months)
- Neurological, balance or vestibular disorders
- Previous surgery
- Participation in any structured balance, neuromuscular, plyometric, or agility training program outside regular tennis practice during the study period.
- Use of ankle/knee braces or orthotic devices that may influence balance performance.
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
- Treatment
Study locations
Pakistan · 1 center
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad (Iiui) — Islamabad
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07590674 · IIUI/RERC/ADT/2026/04/284