2024, Vol. 11, Issue 1, Part A

Introduction: A strong core allows an individual the full transfer of forces generated from the ground through the lower extremities, the torso and finally to the upper extremities. A weak core is believed to interrupt the transfer of energy, resulting in reduced sport performance and efficiency and risk of injury to distal limbs.

Methodology: Total 40 subjects were included in the study depending on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Age group-18-25 yrs., Male subjects were included taking part in recreational cricket activities After taking an informed written consent subjects were divided into 2 groups by using Simple random sampling method.

Materials: Swiss-ball (Size- 65 cm), Yoga Mat, Pen, Pencil, Paper, Plinth, Goniometer, Belt, Adhesive tape, Measure tape, Stopwatch.

Y Balance test and Trunk Muscle Endurance Tests scores were taken at the pre intervention (First Day) and post intervention (at 6 weeks of completion of treatment).

Group A: Warm up and cool down exercise along with regular activities

Group B: 6-week swiss ball core training

Results: Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 25. Within group analysis was done by using Wilcoxon signed rank test and between group analysis was done using Mann whitney u test. Results showed that the Trunk Endurance and Dynamic Balance in recreational cricket players is significantly improved (p<0.05) in Swiss-ball core training group.

Conclusion: From the present study it can be concluded that 6 weeks of Swiss-ball core training exercises improve trunk endurance and dynamic balance in recreational cricket players or other physiotherapy interventions such as massage, stretching, Pilates and manual therapy techniques.