Position Differences and Physical Performance Among Female Team Handball Players

Completed

• Conditions: Handball Players; Position Differences; Physical Performance

• Registration Number: NCT04563585
• Lead Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-09-21
• Study First Submitted: 2020-09-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-09-21
• Study First Posted: 2020-09-24
• Primary Completion: 2020-10-17
• Study Completion: 2020-10-28
• Status Verified: 2021-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-01-11
• Last Update Posted: 2021-01-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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.
Trunk Extension Endurance	2 weeks	Trunk extension endurance was measured using the Biering-Sorensen test as previously described.
Lower Limb Performance	2 weeks	The Shark Skill Test (SST) was developed in order to assess lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control.
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).
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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Etlik, Turkey