Status:
COMPLETED
How is Calf Muscle Endurance Related to Ankle Injuries in TeamGym Athletes?
Lead Sponsor:
Susanne Beischer
Collaborating Sponsors:
Umeå University
Conditions:
Ankle Injuries
Foot Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
13+ years
Brief Summary
The specific aims of this study are to: * describe how many heel raises and side hops TG athletes of various ages can perform and how far they can jump, one leg at a time. * examine how calf muscle e...
Detailed Description
TeamGym (TG) is the most common gymnastics discipline in Sweden. There is a relatively high injury incidence of 2,2-3,4 injuries per 1000 hours of gymnastic activity. Muscular fatigue has been propose...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Regular participation in TeamGym training (at least once per week)
- Understanding written and spoken Swedish
Exclusion
- Recent (defined as: in the last 4 weeks before baseline testing) injury to the foot, ankle, or lower leg = exclusion from hop tests.
- Presence of other injuries to the lower limb or spine that may be accentuated or affect test results.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 30 2022
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 12 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
107 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05323773
Start Date
April 30 2022
End Date
October 12 2023
Last Update
February 28 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Göteborg University
Gothenburg, Sweden