Plyometric Push-ups And Bosu Ball Push-ups In Cricketers

NCT07440732 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR & AHS/24/0496
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 44
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Comparative Effectiveness Of Plyometric Push-ups And Bosu ball Push-ups On Shoulder Stability and Functional Strength In Cricketers

Conditions

Sports Physical Therapy

Keywords

Shoulder Stability; Functional Strength; Plyometric push-ups; BOSU BALL push-ups; Cricketers; Exercise training; Endurance; Upperbody stability

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test (UQYBT)

  The UQYBT is a valid and reliable test specifically designed for assessing shoulder stability and dynamic control in the upper body. It tests an individuals ability to maintain stability while reaching in three different directions. The participant places one hand on the center of the Y-shaped test grid while reaching in three directions (medial, superolateral, and inferolateral) with the other hand. The maximum reach distances in each direction are measured and normalized to limb length. Reach distances in each direction are recorded and averaged for each arm. This tool is reliable for measuring upper body dynamic stability, making it relevant for evaluating shoulder control improvements from each push-up variation

  8 weeks

• 2.Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST)

  This test measures upper body stability and strength in a closed kinetic chain, which simulates the position used in both types of push-ups. It has been validated for measuring shoulder endurance, stability, and coordination. Participants are placed in a push-up position with their hands spaced 36 inches apart. They repeatedly touch alternating hands across the body within a 15-second period. The total number of touches is counted and recorded. The CKCUEST is useful for assessing upper body strength and stability, as it closely simulates the push-up movements used in the study. It is a practical, field-based test commonly applied in athletic assessments for shoulder stability and strength .

  8 weeks

• 3.Push-up test

  This test assesses upper body muscular endurance, which is essential for sustained performance and resilience against fatigue in athletes. Participants perform standard push-ups until they are unable to maintain proper form or reach fatigue. The total number of push-ups completed with good form is recorded. The number of push-ups reflects muscular endurance improvements, allowing for assessment of the cumulative effects of plyometric and Bosu ball push-up interventions on upper body endurance .

  8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Group A

EXPERIMENTAL

22 Participants will be in group A they will only perform plyometric push ups

Other: Plyometric push-up

Group B

EXPERIMENTAL

22 Participants will perform BOSU ball push-ups

Other: Bosu ball push-ups

Interventions

Plyometric push-up OTHER

22 participants will perform plyometric push ups

Group A

Bosu ball push-ups OTHER

22 Participants will perform BOSU ball push ups

Group B

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 26 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• No recent shoulder injuries
• Subjects in the age group of 18 to 26 years
• Playing competitively at least once a month
• Involved in resistance training for at least six months

You may not qualify if:

• history of severe neurological deficit.
• Injury or concussion in the past six months
• Operative treatment for lower or upper limb in the past six months

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Pakistan sports Academy

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

Location

Study Officials

• Muhammad Ibtesam Ibtesam, DPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: the outcome assessor is blind
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Randomized Control Design

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 23, 2026
• First Posted: February 27, 2026
• Study Start: July 11, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 21, 2025
• Study Completion: December 30, 2025
• Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)