Comparing shoulder motion and strength in young badminton players before and after a match
Comparison of Shoulder Range of Motion and Isometric Strength Before and After a Single Badminton Match in Young Elite Badminton Players of Rawalpindi.
Yusra Medical and Dental College · NCT06072469
This study looks at how playing a badminton match affects the shoulder movement and strength of young elite players to better understand the physical demands of the sport.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 56 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Yusra Medical and Dental College (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Rawalpindi, Federal) |
| Trial ID | NCT06072469 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the shoulder range of motion (ROM) and isometric strength in young elite badminton players from Rawalpindi before and after a single badminton match. The study will measure changes in these parameters to understand the impact of competitive play on shoulder function. By focusing on athletes aged 16-30 with no prior shoulder injuries, the research seeks to provide insights into the physical demands of badminton and the potential for overuse injuries. The findings could help inform training and rehabilitation practices for overhead athletes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are elite badminton players aged 16-30 with no history of shoulder injuries.
Not a fit: Patients who have prior shoulder injuries, systemic joint diseases, or play multiple sports may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of shoulder dynamics in badminton, potentially leading to improved training and injury prevention strategies for athletes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is a wealth of literature on badminton injuries, this specific focus on shoulder ROM and strength in elite players is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * No prior history of shoulder injury or immobility. * Only elite badminton players * Players between the age of 16-30 years only. * Both male and female players. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants that have any prior surgical history of the upper limb. * Participants who play other sports along with badminton. * Players having any nerve injury or brachial plexus injury. * Individuals who have systemic joint disease.
Where this trial is running
Rawalpindi, Federal
- Maham Nasir — Rawalpindi, Federal, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maham Nasir, MSOMPT
- Email: mahamnasir7@gmail.com
- Phone: 03065091652
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Athletes, ROM, Isometric Strength, Single Match