Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training in Fast Bowlers

NCT07440810 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR&AHS/24/0475
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 24
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training On Strength, Arm Girth And Power In Fast Bowlers

Conditions

Sports Physical Therapy

Keywords

Low load Resistance training; Blood flow restriction; Fast Bowlers

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Arm circumference

  Arm circumference was measured using a measuring tape at standarized anatomical landmark. The tape was placed around the arm gently.the arm size was recorded to nearest centimeter

  6 weeks

• 1 Repetition maximum

  One repetition maximum test was used to assessed muscle strength. The test involves determining the maximum amount of weight a person can lift for a single repetition of given exercise.

  6 weeks

• Medicine Ball Throw test

  Upper-limb power was measured using medicine ball throw test. it assessed explosive strength of the arm muscles. The participant throws the ball forward as strongly as possible targeting for maximum distance.

  6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Group A

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants allocated to experimental group took part in low-load resistance training combined with blood flow restriction applied by elastic occlusion wrap. The goal was to improve muscle strength and growth using weights while giving enough stimulus for muscles to adapt. Each session was started with warm-up of light aerobic exercises. After warm-up, BFR was applied using elastic wrap bands. The wrap was applied proximally on the arm following practical BFR methods in the literature

Other: Blood Flow restriction + Low Load resistance training

Group B

EXPERIMENTAL

This group participated in low-load resistance training without any BFR. Participants performed exercises like bicep curls and shoulder presses without applying BFR. Rather, they will lift weights equal to about 30% of their one repetition maximum to keep training light using low-loads. Similar to BFR group, this group will exercise twice a week for six weeks. This training will include two sets of 15 reps for each exercise with enough rest between them. Without blood flow restriction participants could perform the exercises with normal ROM and easier weight control.

Other: Low load Resistance training

Interventions

Blood Flow restriction + Low Load resistance training OTHER

Participants allocated to experimental group took part in low-load resistance training combined with blood flow restriction applied by elastic occlusion wrap. The goal was to improve muscle strength and growth using weights while giving enough stimulus for muscles to adapt. Each session was started with warm-up of light aerobic exercises. After warm-up, BFR was applied using elastic wrap bands. The wrap was applied proximally on the arm following practical BFR methods in the literature.

Group A

Low load Resistance training OTHER

This group participated in low-load resistance training without any BFR. Participants performed exercises like bicep curls and shoulder presses without applying BFR. Rather, they will lift weights equal to about 30% of their one repetition maximum to keep training light using low-loads. Similar to BFR group, this group will exercise twice a week for six weeks. This training will include two sets of 15 reps for each exercise with enough rest between them. Without blood flow restriction participants could perform the exercises with normal ROM and easier weight control

Group B

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Fast bowlers aged 18-30 years
• At least 2 years of regular training \& experience in cricket as fast bowlers
• Engaging in cricket training at least 3 times a week.

You may not qualify if:

• Serious humerus, forearm and wrist injuries within one week before training
• Presence of any neurological conditions affecting muscle performance or coordination
• Use of medications that could influence muscle strength, size or power
• Currently involved in any other experimental training program for upper limb performance.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Paklions International Cricket Academy

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

Location

Study Officials

• Javaria Basharat, DPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Assessor
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Randomised Controlled Trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 23, 2026
• First Posted: February 27, 2026
• Study Start: November 21, 2024
• Primary Completion: September 15, 2025
• Study Completion: November 15, 2025
• Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)