Effects of Strength Training on Freestyle Swimming Performance and Core Muscles Strength in Swimmers

Riphah International University18 enrolled

Overview

To compare the effectiveness performance and core muscles of Strength Training . strength in swimmers on freestyle swimming

There is lack of literature on strength training on freestyle swimming performance, core muscles strength in swimmers, kicking, and stroke rate. With the help of this study the swimming performance of individual s will improve.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Sports Physical Therapy

Interventions

Experimental: Experimental group exercisesOTHER

Experimental performs Strengthening exercises of core.10 reps , 3 sets of each.Prone plank(10 sec hold)(18) ,Side plank (8 sec hold),Bridging (8 sec hold)(19),Bird dog (10 reps ,3 sets),Leg drop (10 reps, 3 sets)(15),Dying bug with their regular swimming practice. First 2 weeks simple strengthening exercises.Next 4 weeks stability ball exercises. Dying bug without stability ball. And strengthening exercises of Upper Limb and Lower Limb with theraband ,10 reps each.Upper Limb: Latissimus dorsi,Serratus anterior, Upper trapezius.Lower limb : Flexors of hip, Extensors of hip,Plantar flexors.

No Intervention: Control groupOTHER

control only participates in their yearly swimming trainings.

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Competitive swimmers * male gender * Experience of more than a year of swimming Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with associated neuromuscular conditions and any injuries to lower limbs. * Spinal injuries have been excluded in the study.

Locations (1)

Punjab international swimming complex

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

50 meter Swimming Test

Done by stop watch, changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work

Time frame: 6th week

Core muscle strength test

Determine by stop watch .Used for monitoring of core strength of athlete. There are 8 levels Level 1: plank position hold for 60sec, Level 2: right arm lift and hold for 15 sec, Level 3: left arm lift for 15 sec, Level 4: right leg lift for 15 sec, Level 5: left leg lift for 15 sec, Level 6: right arm and left leg lift from floor for 15 secs, Level 7: left arm and right leg lift from floor for 15 sec, Level 8: then again hold plank for 30 sec. If individual feel difficulty at some level then end the test, and record that level. Good = complete, Poor= unable to perform. Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work

Time frame: 6th week

Stroke rate

Firstly calculate time need to complete three 3 stroke cycles. Then evaluate stroke rate by using this formula. SR= 60 × 3/tSR (SR- Stroke Rate, tSR- time taken of 3 cycles) Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work

Time frame: 6th week

Kicking

Time need for 50 meter of kicking performance by the use of kickboard ,stop watch use. Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work

Time frame: 6th Week

Manual muscle testing (mmt) grading scale 0-5

Latissimus dorsi, Serratus anterior,Upper trapezius,Flexors of hip,Extensors of hip,Plantar flexors by grading 0=no contraction,1= flickering contraction,2=full range of motion eliminated gravity,3= full range of motion against gravity,4= full range of motion with minimal resistance,5= full range of motion against maximal resistance Changes will be assessed accordingly: First week Pre test and post test in 6th week which will be last week of work

Central Contacts

Imran Amjad, Phd

CONTACT

03324390125 Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.