Testing the Effect of a Plyometric Neck Training Program on Dynamic Head Stabilization in Female Rugby Players.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Concussion; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents; Neurological - Other neurological disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000998640
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Otago

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-09-13
• Last Update Posted: 18 September 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

participants can be recruited to participate in the study if they are a healthy adult (16+) who was registered as a player with the Otago Rugby Union in 2023, and has taken part in targeted neck warm-up or strength exercises in the last 6 months

Exclusion Criteria

an individual will be excluded from participation if they:
a) in the last 12 months have been diagnosed with a concussion,
b) in the past 3 months have sustained a head or neck injury,
c) have an existing injury that currently prevents regular participation in their chosen sport,
d) have had long-term post-concussion symptoms,
e) scored a six or higher on a 10-point Wong-Baker scale of the self-reported current head or neck pain.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified