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Position Differences and Physical Performance Among Female Team Handball Players

Sponsor
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT04563585
Collaborator
Cyprus International University (Other)
40
Enrollment
1
Location
1.2
Actual Duration (Months)
32.9
Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Our study was conducted to compare the physical performances of the upper extremity and lower extremity of handball players according to the positions they played.

In this cross-sectional study, a total of 39 elite female handball players with at least of 5 years playing experience were tested.Maximal voluntary isometric (MVIC) knee flexion and extension strength were measured using a handheld dynamometer (HDD) (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette, IN). Lower extremity vertical power was identified through the use of the VertiMetric (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette, IN) according to protocols suggested by Ambegaonkar et al. Trunk extension endurance was measured using the Biering-Sorensen test as previously described.The Davies test (DT) was used to assess upper body agility and stabilization.The Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) was utilized to assess shoulder performance function and stability according to protocol suggested by Goldbeck and Davies.The Shark Skill Test (SST) was developed in order to assess lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase

    Study Design

    Study Type:
    Observational
    Actual Enrollment :
    40 participants
    Observational Model:
    Other
    Time Perspective:
    Cross-Sectional
    Official Title:
    Position Differences and Physical Performance Among Female Team Handball Players
    Actual Study Start Date :
    Sep 21, 2020
    Actual Primary Completion Date :
    Oct 17, 2020
    Actual Study Completion Date :
    Oct 28, 2020

    Arms and Interventions

    Arm Intervention/Treatment
    Muscle strength

    Maximal voluntary isometric (MVIC) knee flexion and extension strength were measured using a handheld dynamometer (HDD) (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette, IN).
    Lower Extremity Vertical Power

    Lower extremity vertical power was identified through the use of the VertiMetric (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette, IN) according to protocols suggested by Ambegaonkar et al.
    Trunk Extension Endurance

    Trunk extension endurance was measured using the Biering-Sorensen test as previously described
    Upper Limb Performance

    The Davies test (DT) was used to assess upper body agility and stabilization.The Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) was utilized to assess shoulder performance function and stability according to protocol suggested by Goldbeck and Davies.
    Lower Limb Performance

    The Shark Skill Test (SST) was developed in order to assess lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control.

    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Muscle Strength [2 weeks]

      Maximal voluntary isometric (MVIC) knee flexion and extension strength were measured using a handheld dynamometer (HDD) (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette, IN).

    2. Lower Extremity Vertical Power [2 weeks]

      Lower extremity vertical power was identified through the use of the VertiMetric (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette, IN) according to protocols suggested by Ambegaonkar et al.

    3. Trunk Extension Endurance [2 weeks]

      Trunk extension endurance was measured using the Biering-Sorensen test as previously described.

    4. Upper Limb Performance [2 weeks]

      The Davies test (DT) was used to assess upper body agility and stabilization.The Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) was utilized to assess shoulder performance function and stability according to protocol suggested by Goldbeck and Davies.

    5. Lower Limb Performance [2 weeks]

      The Shark Skill Test (SST) was developed in order to assess lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years to 40 Years
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    Female
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    Yes

    All athletes were asymptomatic and had passed medical examinations prior to inclusion and participation in the study. Exclusion criteria included history of injury or surgery that may affect their lower and upper limbs and any lower and upper limb injuries within the last three months.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Ankara Etlik Turkey 06010

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
    • Cyprus International University

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Bünyamin Haksever, PhD, Cyprus International University

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    caglar soylu, Çağlar Soylu, Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT04563585
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 2020-242
    First Posted:
    Sep 24, 2020
    Last Update Posted:
    Jan 12, 2021
    Last Verified:
    Jan 1, 2021
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    No
    Plan to Share IPD:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
    No

    Study Results

    No Results Posted as of Jan 12, 2021