Position Differences and Physical Performance Among Female Team Handball Players

NCT04563585 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 2020-242
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Our study was conducted to compare the physical performances of the upper extremity and lower extremity of handball players according to the positions they played. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 39 elite female handball players with at least of 5 years playing experience were tested.Maximal voluntary isometric (MVIC) knee flexion and extension strength were measured using a handheld dynamometer (HDD) (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette, IN). Lower extremity vertical power was identified through the use of the VertiMetric (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette, IN) according to protocols suggested by Ambegaonkar et al. Trunk extension endurance was measured using the Biering-Sorensen test as previously described.The Davies test (DT) was used to assess upper body agility and stabilization.The Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) was utilized to assess shoulder performance function and stability according to protocol suggested by Goldbeck and Davies.The Shark Skill Test (SST) was developed in order to assess lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control.

Conditions

Handball Players; Position Differences; Physical Performance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Muscle Strength

  Maximal voluntary isometric (MVIC) knee flexion and extension strength were measured using a handheld dynamometer (HDD) (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette, IN).

  2 weeks

• Lower Extremity Vertical Power

  Lower extremity vertical power was identified through the use of the VertiMetric (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette, IN) according to protocols suggested by Ambegaonkar et al.

  2 weeks

• Trunk Extension Endurance

  Trunk extension endurance was measured using the Biering-Sorensen test as previously described.

  2 weeks

• Upper Limb Performance

  The Davies test (DT) was used to assess upper body agility and stabilization.The Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) was utilized to assess shoulder performance function and stability according to protocol suggested by Goldbeck and Davies.

  2 weeks

• Lower Limb Performance

  The Shark Skill Test (SST) was developed in order to assess lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control.

  2 weeks

Study Arms (5)

Muscle strength

Maximal voluntary isometric (MVIC) knee flexion and extension strength were measured using a handheld dynamometer (HDD) (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette, IN).

Lower Extremity Vertical Power

Lower extremity vertical power was identified through the use of the VertiMetric (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette, IN) according to protocols suggested by Ambegaonkar et al.

Trunk Extension Endurance

Trunk extension endurance was measured using the Biering-Sorensen test as previously described

Upper Limb Performance

The Davies test (DT) was used to assess upper body agility and stabilization.The Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) was utilized to assess shoulder performance function and stability according to protocol suggested by Goldbeck and Davies.

Lower Limb Performance

The Shark Skill Test (SST) was developed in order to assess lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

In this cross-sectional study, a total of 39 elite female handball players with at least of 5 years playing experience were tested. Player positions were identified for each athlete by their coaches or by self-report as: goalkeepers, centres, pivots, or wing players. All of them were playing in the premier Turkish professional handball league.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University: lead
• Cyprus International University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Ankara, Etlik, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Bünyamin Haksever, PhD

  Cyprus International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Çağlar Soylu

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 21, 2020
• First Posted: September 24, 2020
• Study Start: September 21, 2020
• Primary Completion: October 17, 2020
• Study Completion: October 28, 2020
• Last Updated: January 12, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)