Calf training for cricket players
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two different calf exercises to see which is better for cricket players. You'll do one type of exercise over 4 weeks.
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Who can take part
- Male cricket player at club, provincial, or national level
- Currently train at least 3 times a week for 45 minutes each session
- Aged 18 to 35 years
- Can do a calf raise on one leg without pain
- Able to commit to the full 4-week program and two testing sessions
- No lower-limb injury in the past 3 months and no history of lower-limb surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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