Fig. 1.
Between group comparison of mean difference among both groups (control & experimental group)
| Outcome Measures | Mean Difference – Control Group | Mean Difference – Experimental Group | t-value | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sit & Reach Test (cm) | −0.58 | –1.85 | 5.65 | < 0.001* |
| Standing Broad Jump Test (m) | −0.16 | −0.27 | 2.08 | 0.044* |
| 30 Yard Dash Test (Sec) | 0.14 | 0.50 | –3.86 | < 0.001* |
| Illinois Agility Test (Sec) | 0.25 | 0.93 | –4.09 | < 0.001* |
| Modified Curl-up Test (No. of curls) | –4.73 | –13.50 | 8.37 | < 0.001* |
| Double Straight Leg Lowering Test (Degrees) | −0.63 | −0.90 | 2.04 | 0.048* |
Demographic characteristics of participants
| Characteristics | Group A (n = 19) | Group B (n = 20) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 23.31 ± 2.58 | 21.65 ± 2.92 |
| Height (cm) | 172.36 ± 3.56 | 171.15 ± 4.18 |
| Weight (kg) | 67.10 ± 7.88 | 66.90 ± 8.27 |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 22.61 ± 2.80 | 22.82 ± 2.51 |
Within group comparison of outcome measures among control group
| Outcome Measures | Baseline | After 6 weeks | t-value | p-value | Cohen’s d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sit & Reach Test (cm) | 2.58 ± 1.15 | 3.17 ± 1.07 | –7.83 | < .001* | 0.32 |
| Standing Broad Jump Test (m) | 2.25 ± 0.18 | 2.42 ± 0.17 | –6.62 | < .001* | 0.11 |
| 30 Yard Dash Test (Sec) | 4.89 ± 0.50 | 4.75 ± 0.53 | 3.95 | < .001* | 0.16 |
| Illinois Agility Test (Sec) | 13.06 ± 0.93 | 12.81 ± 0.99 | 3.04 | 0.007* | 0.36 |
| Modified Curl-up Test (No. of curls) | 22.63 ± 5.33 | 27.36 ± 5.05 | –16.07 | < .001* | 1.28 |
| Double Straight Leg Lowering Test (Degrees) | 2.52 ± 0.51 | 3.15 ± 0.50 | –5.55 | < .001* | 0.49 |
Within group comparison of outcome measures in experimental group
| Outcome Measures | Baseline | After 6 weeks | t-value | p-value | Cohen’s d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sit & Reach Test (cm) | 3.53 ± 2.00 | 5.39 ± 2.01 | –8.99 | < .001* | 0.92 |
| Standing Broad Jump Test (m) | 2.29 ± 0.31 | 2.57 ± 0.17 | –6.32 | < .001* | 0.19 |
| 30 Yard Dash Test (Sec) | 4.45 ± 0.51 | 3.95 ± 0.35 | 6.07 | < .001* | 0.36 |
| Illinois Agility Test (Sec) | 12.42 ± 1.12 | 11.49 ± 0.97 | 6.60 | < .001* | 0.62 |
| Modified Curl-up Test (No. of curls) | 23.50 ± 8.74 | 37.00 ± 7.23 | –13.77 | < .001* | 4.38 |
| Double Straight Leg Lowering Test (Degrees) | 2.85 ± 0.48 | 3.75 ± 0.44 | –13.07 | < .001* | 0.30 |