Validity and Reliability of the Upper Extremity Star Balance Test in Amateur League American Football Players
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Brief Summary
American football is a team activity that calls for many difficult qualities, including speed, endurance, speed, strength, and quickness. It is getting more and more popular among professional and amateur players, particularly in our nation.
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Started Jun 2023
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
June 5, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 15, 2023
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
June 21, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 21, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 21, 2023
CompletedJune 15, 2023
June 1, 2023
Same day
June 5, 2023
June 5, 2023
Conditions
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (5)
Star Excursion Balance Test
Eight directions including anterior, superomedial, medial, inferomedial, posterior, inferolateral, lateral, and superolateral were marked on floor by tapes with scale and the angle between each strip of tape were 45°. The minimum unit of the UESEBT was 0.5 cm. Distances for analysis were normalized by dividing the right upper limb length of every participant, and then multiplying by 100.
one day
Sitting Medicine Ball Throwing
Throwing Medicine Ball: Individuals will be asked to take a position in front of a wall, with their feet shoulder-width apart, to grasp the medicine ball with both hands. A medicine ball weighing two kg will be used in this test. Individuals will be asked to bring the medicine ball to the head level and throw it forward. The thrown distance is recorded.
one day
Push Up Test.
The push-up test was performed with the participant pushing their arms off the floor until their elbows were straight while keeping their legs and back straight. This movement was repeated as many times as possible, ending when the subject stopped or the participant did not perform the push-ups properly or held the correct position several times.
one day
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (TEST)
Individuals were positioned in the push-up position, with their bodies aligned in a straight line when viewed from the side, with a distance of 90 cm between their hands. The athletes were asked to touch the dorsum of the dominant hand and the other hand within 15 seconds, and the total number of repetitions was recorded.
one day
Upper extremity Y Test
Upper extremity lengths are determined by measuring the distance between the C7 cervical vertebra processus spinosus and the middle fingertip of the athletes. In this position, the athletes are positioned perpendicular to the middle extension of the Y balance kit (the arm that makes an angle of 135° with the other ends). Afterwards, the athlete is asked to push the platform apparatus along the superior and inferior arms, which are lateral to the lateral side of his fixed hand, and take it to the last point it can take. Y balance scores were found using the reach distance and limb length in each direction.
one day
Study Arms (1)
Amateur American Football Team
Eligibility Criteria
Bahcehir University Amateur Football Team players will participate in the study.
You may qualify if:
- Male individuals between the ages of 18-25
- Being an American football player
- Regular attendance at training sessions
You may not qualify if:
- Known neurological disorder
- Serious orthopedic disorders that prevent exercise
- cognitive impairment
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Related Publications (1)
Xu HR, Zhang YH, Mao Y, Ngo TL, Zhang Q, He G, Feng Z, Sun W, Wang XQ. Validity and reliability of upper extremity star excursion balance test in adolescent swimmers. J Exerc Sci Fit. 2023 Apr;21(2):210-217. doi: 10.1016/j.jesf.2023.02.003. Epub 2023 Feb 27.
PMID: 36923209BACKGROUND
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Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- OTHER
- Time Perspective
- OTHER
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
June 5, 2023
First Posted
June 15, 2023
Study Start
June 21, 2023
Primary Completion
June 21, 2023
Study Completion
September 21, 2023
Last Updated
June 15, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-06
Data Sharing
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