Proprioception, Touch and Psychometric Relationship in Volleyball Players

NCT06417970 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Voleybolcu Omuz
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 33
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Improvement of proprioception in athletes has been found to be effective in preventing fear of movement. The importance of these parameters has not been sufficiently emphasized in volleyball players. In addition, the relationship between upper extremity proprioception and the sense of touch, which is an important component of the somatosensory system, and common anxiety states in athletes has not been evaluated. Therefore, the aim of our study was to investigate the relationship between shoulder joint proprioception and psychometric parameters, kinesiophobia and palmar tactile sensation in volleyball players.

Conditions

Proprioceptive Disorders; Sports Physical Therapy; Kinesiophobia; Somatosensory Disorders; Shoulder Injuries

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Glenohumeral joint proprioception measurement

  Visual input is eliminated with a blindfold while the participant is in a seated position with the arm in 90° abduction and elbow in 90° flexion. The measurement reference angles are 30° and 60°. The upper extremity will be moved passively from the neutral position in the direction of internal and external rotation up to the reference angle. It will be held at the reference angle for 10 seconds and then passively moved back to the neutral position. The speed of the dynamometer will be set to 0.5°/s. The participant will then be instructed to repeat the position in which the upper limb was previously placed, taking into account the reference angle. After the learning trial, the average of the absolute error of the three test trials will be recorded as the position sense test result.

  Change from Baseline glenohumeral joint proprioception measurement at first day

• Athlete Psychological Strain Questionnaire

  This questionnaire will be used to measure sport-specific psychological tension. It consists of 10 items and each item is scored on a 5-point Likert scale (1=never to 5=always) and assesses self-regulation (e.g. "I felt less motivated"), performance (e.g. "I found training more stressful") and external coping (e.g. "I took unusual risks off the field"). The minimum score is 10, while the maximum score is 50. Higher scores indicate greater psychological strain.

  Change from Baseline Athlete Psychological Strain Questionnaire at first day

• Tampa kinesiophobia questionnaire

  This questionnaire measures fear of movement/reinjury. It consists of 17 items and the normal score range is between 17 and 68. A lower score indicates a better condition.

  Change from Baseline Tampa kinesiophobia questionnaire at first day

• Palmar tactile sensation

  Palmar tactile sensation will be measured with the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament. The tested hand will be placed on a towel and hidden behind a screen with the forearm supinated. Monofilaments will be placed in contact with the tip of the thumb (median nerve), the tip of the little finger (ulnar nerve) and between the index finger and thumb on the dorsal side of the hand (radial nerve). Patients will be asked to verbally answer "Yes" when they feel touched by the monofilaments. The monofilament will be applied perpendicular to the skin until it is slightly bent for 1.5 seconds. The measurement time (approach, pressure and withdrawal of the monofilament) will not exceed 3 seconds and the test will start with the thinnest monofilament (lowest pressure) and end when at least 1 positive response is collected from 3 trials.

  Change from Baseline palmar tactile sensation at first day

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Demographic data

  Change from Baseline demographic data at first day

Study Arms (1)

Volleyball Players

Diagnostic Test: Shoulder Proprioception, Palmar Touch Sensation and Psychometric Parameters

Interventions

Shoulder Proprioception, Palmar Touch Sensation and Psychometric Parameters DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Shoulder Proprioception: Proprioception will be measured with isokinetic device. The measurement reference angles are 30° and 60°. Palmar Touch Sensation: Palmar tactile sensation will be measured with the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament. Psychometric Parameters: Athlete Psychological Strain Questionnaire, Tampa kinesiophobia questionnaire

Volleyball Players

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy volleyball athlete

You may qualify if:

• Being between 18-30 years old
• Being a sub-elite level volleyball player (school team / student athlete)
• Regular volleyball training (at least once a week)
• No history of upper extremity injury in the last 1 year

You may not qualify if:

• Having undergone a surgery involving the upper extremity
• Any orthopedic problems that may affect the assessments
• Not giving consent to participate in the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Suleyman Demirel University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Clinic of Sports Medicine

Isparta, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Somatosensory Disorders; Kinesiophobia; Shoulder Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sensation Disorders; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Phobic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Mental Disorders; Wounds and Injuries

Study Officials

• Ferdi Başkurt, PhD

  Süleyman Demirel University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Sabriye Ercan, PhD

  Süleyman Demirel University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Elif Şahin, MSc

  Süleyman Demirel University

  STUDY CHAIR

• İsmet Tümtürk, MSc

  Süleyman Demirel University

  STUDY CHAIR

• Ramazan Kürşat Erdaş, MD

  Süleyman Demirel University

  STUDY CHAIR

• Fatih Uğur Taş, MD

  Süleyman Demirel University

  STUDY CHAIR

• Furkan Hasan Küçük, MD

  Süleyman Demirel University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dr

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 23, 2024
• First Posted: May 16, 2024
• Study Start: January 2, 2024
• Primary Completion: May 17, 2024
• Study Completion: May 24, 2024
• Last Updated: May 29, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)