Isometric and Isotonic Hand Strengthening in Competitive Female Badminton Athletes

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Conditions studied: Athletic Performance and Injury Risk

In brief

This randomized clinical trial aims to determine the effects of targeted isometric and isotonic hand strengthening exercises on hand function, dexterity, grip strength and grip endurance in competitive female badminton athletes aged 18-30 years. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups receiving either isometric or isotonic hand strengthening exercise programs performed three times per week for six weeks. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, 3rd week and 6th week using Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ), Purdue Pegboard Test or Nine-Hole Peg Test, Hand Dynamometer Test and Sustained Grip Test.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07438522

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

32

Starts

2025-12-01

Expected to finish

2026-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 30. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Female badminton athletes
• Age between 18-30 years
• Right-hand dominant
• Minimum 2 years of competitive badminton experience

You may not qualify if…

• History of upper limb injury in last 6 months
• Cardiovascular or metabolic disorder limiting exercise
• Medication affecting muscle performance
• Current upper limb rehabilitation program participation

Where it is running

• Punjab Sports Board — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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