Analytic, Prospective Cohort Study of Athletes Enrolled in an Exercise Training Intervention

Boston Children's Hospital

Status: Completed

Conditions: Exercise Training

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT02999139

P00023758

Details and patient eligibility

About

Participants who train at The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention, will undergo testing of muscular strength, range of motion, flexibility, aerobic capacity and muscular endurance. They will complete training with a certified trainer and injury prevention specialist until their specific goals are meet. Upon completion of training, they will fill out an injury questionnaire every three months for five to ten years.

Enrollment: 633 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 6+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Males, Females, age 6 and over

Exclusion criteria

• younger than 6 years old

Trial design

633 participants in 3 patient groups

ACL Return to Play

Description:

A specific training program, with emphasis on hamstring strengthening. There will also be a specificity on pivoting and jumping safely.

Gait Retraining

Description:

Will receive training that is specific to running. Drills will help enforce a more efficient running form, as well as strengthening important muscle groups such as the hip abductors and adductors.

Private Training

Description:

Participants will receive a broad training program, targeting all major muscle groups. The goal is to increase muscle strength, mobility and aerobic capacity to reduce the risk of injury.