Effect of Hamstring Muscle Length on Lunge Distance in Fencing Athletes

Completed

• Conditions: Athletic Injuries
• Interventions: Other: The same evaluation methods were used for both groups.

• Registration Number: NCT06530342
• Lead Sponsor: Halic University

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of hamstring muscle length on lunge distance in fencing sword athletes.

Detailed Description

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of hamstring muscle length on lunge distance in fencing sword athletes. A goniometer was used to assess hamstring muscle length and a tape measure was used to assess lunge distance in 20 athletes who agreed to participate in the study and signed the consent form. We believe that the results of our study will provide new perspectives on increasing the success of fencing sword athletes and reducing their injuries. SPSS 24.0 program will be used for statistical analysis. Pearson correlation test will be applied to evaluate the relationship between hamstring muscle length and lunge distance.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-02-15
• Primary Completion: 2024-02-15
• Study Completion: 2024-05-15
• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Study First Submitted: 2024-07-28
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-07-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-28
• Study First Posted: 2024-07-31
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• Being an active licensed fencing athlete in the Anatolian Archery and Fencing Club
• Being an athlete in the sword branch.
• Being a volunteer to participate in the study
• Being between the ages of 18-30

Exclusion Criteria

• Having done a strenuous exercise that would affect muscle groups the day before the measurements
• Having used alcohol and/or any medication the day before the measurements

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Fencing Sword Branch Athletes	The same evaluation methods were used for both groups.	20 volunteer sword fencing athletes who are licensed by the Anatolian Archery and Fencing Club and meet our inclusion criteria.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hamstring Muscle Length	at baseline	The athlete was positioned supine with the hip joint at 90 degrees of flexion and was asked to perform active knee extension. The waist and the knee that was not being measured were fixed to the bed. The athlete was asked to slowly extend the knee, and the measurement was recorded with a goniometer at a level where there was no tremor in the knee.
Lunge Distance	at baseline	Lunge distance was evaluated by measuring the distance between the position of the front foot on the ground in the anguard position and the new position of the front foot on the ground after the lunge, using a tape measure.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Anatolian Archery and Fencing Club; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey