Impact of Instability Training on Vestibular Dysfunction in Postconcussion Combat Athletes

Riphah International University36 enrolled

Overview

We are conducting RCT study on concussion on combat sports athlete and there is high incidence of on concussion in this sports and we will find the association between concussion and vestibular impairment and then we will apply intervention (instabiliy training) to find the results

Combat sports athletes frequently experience concussions due to the nature of their sport, leading to potential long-term consequences such as vestibular impairment. Vestibular dysfunction, characterized by dizziness, imbalance, and other symptoms, can significantly impact an athlete's performance and overall well-being. Despite its prevalence, there's a need to better understand the association between concussion and vestibular impairment in this population. This study aims to investigate the relationship between concussion and vestibular impairment in combat sports athletes. Additionally, we seek to assess the effectiveness of instability training as an intervention to mitigate vestibular dysfunction post-concussion.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Concussion, Mild

Interventions

Traditional Physical therapyOTHER

Cone exercise. b) Advanced cone exercise. c) Circle of cones. d) Cut-backs. e) Shooting from a square pass. f) One-touch shooting. g) Three goal drill. h) Lay-offs, turns, and chest control. 4 units weekly for 4 weeks

Instability trainingOTHER

four units weekly, Time of the one exercise 30seconds with resting interval of 30 seconds between two exercises i.e. the whole unit takes 270 seconds and takes rest 135 seconds between exercises groups, Balance on the ball for 1-2 minutes,) Ground Control Drills 3 rounds of 2-3 minutes each. Sports specific instability training: Shadowboxing

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 36 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Active Male Combat sports player. * Age between 18-25 years. * Athletes who had a hit on jaw, neck, head and had symptom of concussion discussed under heading of Introduction. * Athlete who had history of concussion between 3-30 days. * Mild concussion according to CANTU Exclusion Criteria: * Concussion other than sports. * History of metabolic diseases. * History of recent fractures

Locations (1)

KAK'S Fight club

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Sports Concussion Office Assessment Tool

14 item scale use for diagnose , evaluate and for treatment purposes The SCOAT6 score is derived from the athlete's performance across these domains. Each component has specific criteria for correct responses or performance, and the total score reflects the overall level of impairment: Higher scores generally indicate better cognitive and physical function and fewer symptoms. Lower scores suggest more severe concussion effects or slower recovery.

Time frame: 4th week

Secondary Outcomes

CANTU

The Cantu Scale for Concussion is a tool used to assess the severity of a concussion and guide return-to-play decisions in athletes. It was developed by Dr. Robert Cantu, a renowned expert in sports-related head injuries. The scale takes into account various factors such as symptoms, duration of unconsciousness (if any), and post-traumatic amnesia to assign a numerical value Grade 1 ,mild Grade 2 moderate Grade3 severe

Time frame: 1st week

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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