The Effect of Competition Season on Physical Characteristic and Shoulder Periarticular Structures in Swimmers

Hacettepe University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Athletic Injuries; Upper Extremity; Image

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05426876

GO21/1341

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a competition season on shoulder periarticular structures, muscle strength, muscle endurance, joint range of motion and upper extremity performance in young swimmers.

Full description

After being informed about the study, all swimmers giving written informed consent will undergo a 1- week screening period to determine eligibility for study entry. Swimmers who meet the eligibility requirements will be evaluated 3 times: pre-season, mid-season, and post-season.

Enrollment: 30 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 10 to 15 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• To be between the ages of 10-15
• At least 6 hours of swimming training per week,
• Individuals do not have cooperation and communication problems,
• Individuals volunteer to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

• Previous upper extremity surgery,
• Experienced upper extremity pain at least 2 times in the past,
• Not attending training regularly for any reason.