Comparison of Ankle Isometric Strength and Proprioception Between 9-10-Year-Old Junior Ice Hockey Players and Age-Matched Controls
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 70
- 主要终点
- Ankle Isometric Strength
研究概览
简要总结
This observational cross-sectional study aims to profile ankle isometric strength and proprioception in 9-10-year-old junior ice hockey players and to compare these outcomes and limb symmetry indices with age-matched non-athlete children. Ankle isometric muscle strength is assessed using a handheld dynamometer, and ankle proprioception is evaluated using a digital inclinometer. Measurements are performed bilaterally for dominant and non-dominant limbs. Group comparisons and limb symmetry analyses are conducted to identify potential neuromuscular differences related to sports participation.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 9 Years 至 10 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Children aged 9 to 10 years.
- •For the ice hockey group: regular participation in organized junior ice hockey training.
- •For the control group: no participation in organized sports or structured athletic training.
- •Ability to understand and follow test instructions.
- •Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians
排除标准
- •History of lower extremity injury within the past 6 months.
- •Previous ankle or lower limb surgery.
- •Presence of neurological, musculoskeletal, or balance disorders that could affect ankle strength or proprioception.
- •Current pain or injury affecting lower extremity function.
- •Any medical condition that would limit safe participation in the assessments.
研究组 & 干预措施
Junior Ice Hockey Players
Children aged 9-10 years who participate in organized junior ice hockey training on a regular basis
Non-Athlete Children
Age-matched children aged 9-10 years who do not participate in organized sports or structured athletic training.
结局指标
主要结局
Ankle Isometric Strength
时间窗: Single assessment session
Ankle isometric muscle strength of the dominant and non-dominant limbs measured using a hand-held dynamometer (Lafayette Manual Muscle Testing System). Peak force values are recorded for dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, inversion, and eversion.
次要结局
- Ankle Proprioception(Single assessment session)
研究者
Emine Merve Ersever
Principal Investigator
Ankara University