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The Reliability of ULRT in Overhead Athletes and Its Relationship With Selected UEPT

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Upper Limb Asymmetry
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Upper Limb Rotation Test
Diagnostic Test: Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test
Diagnostic Test: Upper Quarter Y Balance Test
Registration Number
NCT06267456
Lead Sponsor
Hacettepe University
Brief Summary

Upper Extremity Rotation Test is a new test the evaluates 90-90 position, which is one of the requirements for overhead throwing. The aim of the study was to evaluate the reliability of the Upper Extremity Rotation Test in overhead athletes and the relationship between the Closed Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test and the Upper Quarter Y Balance Test.

Detailed Description

Upper Extremity Rotation Test is a new test the evaluates 90-90 position, which is one of the requirements for overhead throwing. The aim of the study was to evaluate the reliability of the Upper Extremity Rotation Test in overhead athletes and the relationship between the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test and the Upper Quarter Y Balance Test. Upper Extremity Rotation Test was found to be reliable in overhead athletes. Upper Extremity Rotation Test showed high reliability in overhead atheletes. There was no correlation between the Upper Exremity Rotation Test and the Upper Quarter Y Balance Test. A moderate corelation was found between the Upper Extremity Rotation Test and Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria
  • 18-30 years
  • Continuing sports for at least three years for each group (volleyball, handball, baskeball)
  • Athletes training at least three days per week.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Individuals experiencing difficulty understanding what the physiotherapist says.
  • Having a history of orthopedic surgery within the last year

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
basketball playersUpper Limb Rotation TestBasketball aged between 18 and 35 who have been playing for a minimum of 3 years.
handball playersUpper Quarter Y Balance TestHandball players aged between 18 and 35 who have been playing for a minimum of 3 years.
basketball playersClosed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability TestBasketball aged between 18 and 35 who have been playing for a minimum of 3 years.
basketball playersUpper Quarter Y Balance TestBasketball aged between 18 and 35 who have been playing for a minimum of 3 years.
volleyball playersUpper Limb Rotation Testvolleyball players aged between 18 and 35 who have been playing for a minimum of 3 years.
handball playersUpper Limb Rotation TestHandball players aged between 18 and 35 who have been playing for a minimum of 3 years.
volleyball playersClosed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Testvolleyball players aged between 18 and 35 who have been playing for a minimum of 3 years.
volleyball playersUpper Quarter Y Balance Testvolleyball players aged between 18 and 35 who have been playing for a minimum of 3 years.
handball playersClosed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability TestHandball players aged between 18 and 35 who have been playing for a minimum of 3 years.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The reliability of Upper Extremity Rotation TestJanuary 2022

The reliability of the Upper Extremity Rotation Test was evaluated.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The Relationship Assessment of the Upper Extremity Rotation TestFebruary 2022

The relationship between the Upper Extremity Rotation Test and the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test and Upper Quarter Y Balance Test was evaluated.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Birgül Dıngırdan

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Kocaeli, İzmit, Turkey

Hacettepe University

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Ankara, Turkey

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