Big Toe Strength Training on Athletic Performance Parameter

NCT06197932 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR&AHS/22/09
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Running form and technique have a direct influence on a runner's economy, and therefore small changes in specific running mechanics could be useful to improving running performance. The thumb plays an important role in the functionality of the foot. During standing, the big toe is more loaded than the head of the five metatarsals and the heel. In this study, it will aimed to examine the relationship of big toe strength with parameters that affect anaerobic athletic performance in runners. In this study, it will aim to examine the relationship of big toe strength with parameters that affect anaerobic athletic performance in runners such as vertical jump, horizontally jumping, strength, agility and speed. The study design will be Randomized Controlled Trial. This study will be conducted in Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Lahore. The study will be completed within the time duration of eight to ten months after the approval of synopsis. Sample size will be 30 subjects. Non-probability convenient sampling technique will be used to recruit the individuals for the study and then randomization will be done by lottery method to divide the individuals into 2 treatment groups. The experimental group is given big toe strengthening program for 4 weeks along with running training on other hand control group will do only their running training and after that measures their pre post values on SPSS 25.

Conditions

Resistance Training; Athletic Performance; Running

Keywords

Big toe strengthening; Runners; Athletic performance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Jump

  measured by vertical jump

  pre and 4 weeks post intervention

• Balance

  measured by Y balance test

  pre and 4 weeks post intervention

• Strength

  measured by Toe/Hip Dynamometer

  pre and 4 weeks post intervention

• Agility

  measured by T test

  pre and 4 weeks post intervention

Study Arms (2)

Routine exercise and running training

OTHER

15 participants were in experimental group giving them Toe strengthening exercise protocol along with running training for three weeks, measure all values before giving them protocol and after protocol. In pre measurements I assessed the strength of big toe of right and left feet, using the hip and toe dynamometer in kilograms. Further I assessed height of vertical jump in centimeters, than I assessed horizontal jump in centimeters. For balance Y -balance test is measured, test is measured for agility T test I measured, after assessment of all variables I gave them plan for big toe strengthening ask them to do repetitions about 15 in three sets twice a day, for 4 weeks after pre measurements, with intensity should be moderate. Asked them to perform 5 exercises twice a day. After 4 weeks measured all variable in same units and used the same instruments that used in pre measurements.

Other: Routine exercise and running training

Big Toe Strengthening Exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

Pre-assessment measurements included big toe strength, vertical and horizontal jump heights, Y-balance for balance, and T-tests for agility. Following pre-assessment, participants followed a structured toe-strengthening protocol, performing 15 repetitions in three sets twice a day for 4 weeks. Post-intervention measurements, using the same units and instruments, aim to reveal the effects of the intervention on specified physical variables. This research provides insights into the potential benefits of combining toe-strengthening exercises with running training for enhanced physical performance.

Other: Big Toe Strengthening Exercise

Interventions

Routine exercise and running training OTHER

impact of a 4-week running training program on physical performance variables in a control group comprising 15 participants. The control group exclusively underwent running training, and measurements were taken for variables such as the strength of the big toe of both right and left feet using a hip and toe dynamometer (measured in kilograms). Additionally, assessments included vertical jump height and horizontal jump distance (both measured in centimeters), balance using the Y-balance test, and agility via the T-test. All measurements were conducted with standardized equipment, both before and after the training period. se physical performance indicators.

Routine exercise and running training

Big Toe Strengthening Exercise OTHER

impact of a 4-week intervention involving toe-strengthening exercises and concurrent running training on 15 participants. Pre-assessment measurements included big toe strength, vertical and horizontal jump heights, Y-balance for balance, and T-tests for agility. Following pre-assessment, participants followed a structured toe-strengthening protocol, performing 15 repetitions in three sets twice a day for three weeks. Post-intervention measurements, using the same units and instruments, aim to reveal the effects of the intervention on specified physical variables. This research provides insights into the potential benefits of combining toe-strengthening exercises with running training for enhanced physical performance.

Big Toe Strengthening Exercise

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 28 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Both gender
• Runners
• Previous history Doing Running practice from 1year for 3-4 days in a week(40-60minutes per day)

You may not qualify if:

• Any neurological signs.
• Any lower limb trauma or history of fracture past 6 month
• Diabetic, Hypertension

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Riphah International University

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54770, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (6)

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  PMID: 34972181 BACKGROUND

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Study Officials

• Aamir Gul Memon, MS-SPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Single (Outcomes Assessor) the assessor who will take the readings is blind
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 26, 2023
• First Posted: January 9, 2024
• Study Start: May 25, 2023
• Primary Completion: October 25, 2023
• Study Completion: November 5, 2023
• Last Updated: January 30, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)