Comparative Effects of Tai Chi vs Full Body Vibrator Among Athletic Players

Riphah International University

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Sports Physical Therapy

Treatments: Other: Tai chi; Other: full body vibrator

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06696937

REC/RCR and AHS/24/0415

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study is to find out the Comparative effects of Tai chi and dynamic stretching exercises in reducing stress and insomnia among ameature athletics player's.

Full description

In previous researches, little literature is available regarding comparison of the effectiveness of tai chi on insomnia and static balance among players.There is a dire need to explore the comparative effects of Tai chi and dynamic stretching exercises in reducing stress and insomnia among ameature athletics player's.

Enrollment: 43 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 17 to 35 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Female
• 17-35 years age
• Players with 2-3 years of experience in sports
• Minimum sports activity 1 hour 4 times a week

Exclusion criteria

• Recreational players
• Players with recent injuries in the past 6 months
• Any neurological problem
• Player addicted to any drug or alcohol will be excluded

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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43 participants in 2 patient groups

Tai chi

Experimental group

Description:

Tai chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. Tai chi originated as an ancient martial art in China. Over the years, it has become more focused on health promotion and rehabilitation.

Treatment:

Other: Tai chi

Full body vibrator

Experimental group

Description:

Advocates say that as little as 15 minutes a day of whole-body vibration three times a week may aid weight loss, burn fat, improve flexibility, enhance blood flow, reduce muscle soreness after exercise, build strength and decrease the stress hormone cortisol.

Treatment:

Other: full body vibrator