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LOWER-LIMB INJURYNCT04232527

Dynamic Balance, Flexibility and Agility as Predictors of Lower-extremity Injury in Football Players

An observational study of LOWER-LIMB INJURY, run by Dragan Mijatović at 1 site in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This research investigates the reliability of tests to assess injury risk. Participants will be tested at the beginning of the survey and will be monitored for over 5 months. Participants will take 4 types of tests related to dynamic balance, flexibility, and agility. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 40 years, men only
Conditions the study is for
LOWER-LIMB INJURY
What is being tested?
Y Balance Test, Sit and Reach Test and "Maximum Legs Abduction" Test
How many people
110 participants
Where
1 siteBosnia and Herzegovina
Study dates
20 Jan 2020to 26 Aug 2020
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 40 years
  • Men only
  • Adult

Study population: About 110 players (out of about 400 competing in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina) would be included in the research.

Who may be able to join

  • Professional players
  • Age above 18 years
  • Voluntary access to research

Who cannot join

  • Age under 18,
  • Refusal to take the research,
  • Remaining in the club until the end of the examination,
  • Errors in keeping records of injuries by responsible persons,
  • Injuries to the lower limbs in the last ten days,
  • Vestibular disorders.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Bosnia and Herzegovina1 site
  • NK "Široki Brijeg"

    Siroki Brijeg, 88220

Other trials in Bosnia and Herzegovina

About this study

Official title: Prospective Cohort Study, Follow-up of Subjects Over Long Periods, Assessment of Test Reliability in Predicting Injury Risk

This research investigates the reliability of tests to assess injury risk. Participants will be tested at the beginning of the survey and will be monitored for over 5 months. Participants will take 4 types of tests related to dynamic balance, flexibility, and agility. Subsequently, the relationship between test results and the incidence of injury in the subjects will be analyzed. If the tests prove reliable, they will be included in standard tests to assess the risk of injury to football players.

Read the detailed description

Too often, injuring athlete results in a large amount of money being spent on rehabilitation. In a world of sports where the speed of recovery means a lot, ways are sought first and foremost to minimize the frequency of non-contact injuries. To prevent certain things, it is important to know the initial state, therefore, to see if certain factors at the outset indicate to us that there is a certain imbalance that can result in the injury. Since we live in a country where sports clubs are unable to spend large amounts of money on rehabilitation, it would be of great benefit to find reliable tests that can help to prevent an injury. Studies have shown that tests of balance, flexibility, and agility can help to prevent injury to football players in other countries. The same tests will be applied to Premier League footballers in Bosnia and Herzegovina and their effectiveness in assessing the degree of risk of lower limb injuries will be tested. If they prove reliable, they can become a standard in the prevention of these injuries, that is, they will help in the development of injury prevention programs, which would be of great benefit to both clubs and football players.

The study aims to determine whether dynamic balance and flexibility tests can be used as reliable predictors of lower limb injuries in football players and whether reduced agility influences the increased risk of injury.

Being tested
Y Balance Test, Sit and Reach Test, "Maximum Legs Abduction" Test, S_RAG (reactive agility)" Test, S_CODS (change of direction speed) Test
Keywords
Dynamic balance, Stretching, Flexibility, Agility
Medical subject headings
Leg Injuries

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Y Balance TestDiagnostic test

    The footballer will place one foot on the stationary platform of the test set during the test so that the top of the sneaker does not exceed the starting line. The second foot, or the tip of the foot, will push the movable part of the platform down the measuring tube, which is marked by half-inch intervals. Any lifting of the standing leg on the heel, on the toes or loss of balance will be considered a mistake and the attempt will be repeated. Mobility will be tested through 3 trial and 3 valid measurements of the lower limbs in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions. The arms should rest on the hips.

  • Sit and Reach TestDiagnostic test

    This test involves sitting on the floor with your legs stretched straight forward. Shoes should be removed. The feet themselves are set straight against the box. Both knees must be stretched. With the palms facing down and the palms side-by-side or side-by-side, the subject approaches the measurement line as far as possible. It is important to keep your hands in the same position level, not that one reaches further than the other. Once the subject has reached the maximum distance, hold this position for one to two seconds and record the distance.

  • "Maximum Legs Abduction" TestDiagnostic test

    Seated legs abduction is a test to assess the flexibility of the groin region. Respondent without the shoe sits with its back and head resting against the wall. As a sign, the subject extends the legs (stretches) to the maximum extent. During the test, the legs should not be bent at the knee joint.

  • S_RAG (reactive agility)" TestDiagnostic test

    The test consist of fast-moving forward, and a change of direction conditioned by visual stimuli.

  • S_CODS (change of direction speed) TestDiagnostic test

    S_CODS (change of direction speed) is a test that allows athletes to outperform their opponents in situations where they can pre-define a movement pattern.

Study groups in NCT04232527
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Professional FootballersAbout 110 players (out of about 400 competing in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina) would be included in the research.
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Y Balance Test; Diagnostic Test: Sit and Reach Test; Diagnostic Test: "Maximum Legs Abduction" Test; Diagnostic Test: S_RAG (reactive agility)" Test; Diagnostic Test: S_CODS (change of direction speed) Test

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The incidence

    The main outcome measure is the incidence, that is, the number of newly injured players over almost five months.

    Measured: 5 month

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Questionnaire to evaluate the current situation with lower limb injuries in football players

    It consists of 20 questions that ask about the condition of the lower limbs in tested football players.

    Measured: 5 minutes

  2. Y balance test

    Mobility will be tested through 3 trial and 3 valid measurements of the lower limbs in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions.

    Measured: 15 minutes

  3. Sit and Reach test

    The Sit and Reach Test is a common muscle and lower back flexion test and is now widely used as a general flexibility test.

    Measured: 5 minutes

  4. Maximum legs abduction Test

    A seat abduction test is a test to assess the flexibility of the groin regions. The footballer extends his legs as far as possible (stretches). The distance between the inner malleolus is measured in centimeters tape.

    Measured: 5 minutes

  5. S_RAG (reactive agility) Test

    S_RAG (reactive agility) Test is emphasized when athletes perform a change of direction while responding to an external visual stimulus.

    Measured: 10 minutes

  6. Measuring the length of the legs

    Anthropological measures will be taken (from the spin of the iliac anterior superior to the middle of the inner malleolus).

    Measured: 2 minutes

  7. S_CODS (change of direction speed) Test

    S_CODS (change of direction speed) is a test that allows athletes to outperform their opponents in situations where they can pre-define a movement pattern.

    Measured: 2 minutes

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Jan 2020
  2. Study start20 Jan 2020
  3. Primary completion15 Feb 2020
  4. Study completion26 Aug 2020

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
110 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04232527
Sponsor's protocol ID
DMijatovic
Status last verified
Aug 2020
First submitted
14 Jan 2020
Last updated
28 Aug 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

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  • van Mechelen W. Running injuries. A review of the epidemiological literature. Sports Med. 1992 Nov;14(5):320-35. doi: 10.2165/00007256-199214050-00004.

    PubMed 1439399
  • Kinzey SJ, Armstrong CW. The reliability of the star-excursion test in assessing dynamic balance. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1998 May;27(5):356-60. doi: 10.2519/jospt.1998.27.5.356.

    PubMed 9580895
  • Greenberg ET, Barle M, Glassmann E, Jung MK. INTERRATER AND TEST-RETEST RELIABILITY OF THE Y BALANCE TEST IN HEALTHY, EARLY ADOLESCENT FEMALE ATHLETES. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2019 Apr;14(2):204-213.

    PubMed 30997273
  • Lee SK, Ahn SH. Effects of balance evaluation comparison of dynamic balance and Y balance. J Exerc Rehabil. 2018 Dec 27;14(6):939-943. doi: 10.12965/jer.1836494.247. eCollection 2018 Dec.

    PubMed 30656152
  • Sheppard JM, Young WB. Agility literature review: classifications, training and testing. J Sports Sci. 2006 Sep;24(9):919-32. doi: 10.1080/02640410500457109.

    PubMed 16882626
  • Sekulic D, Spasic M, Mirkov D, Cavar M, Sattler T. Gender-specific influences of balance, speed, and power on agility performance. J Strength Cond Res. 2013 Mar;27(3):802-11. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31825c2cb0.

    PubMed 22580982
  • Brunner R, Friesenbichler B, Casartelli NC, Bizzini M, Maffiuletti NA, Niedermann K. Effectiveness of multicomponent lower extremity injury prevention programmes in team-sport athletes: an umbrella review. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Mar;53(5):282-288. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098944. Epub 2018 Sep 10.

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  • Robinson RH, Gribble PA. Support for a reduction in the number of trials needed for the star excursion balance test. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2008 Feb;89(2):364-70. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.08.139.

    PubMed 18226664
  • Sisic N, Jelicic M, Pehar M, Spasic M, Sekulic D. Agility performance in high-level junior basketball players: the predictive value of anthropometrics and power qualities. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2016 Jul-Aug;56(7-8):884-93. Epub 2015 May 5.

    PubMed 25942016
  • Kiesel K, Plisky P, Butler R. Functional movement test scores improve following a standardized off-season intervention program in professional football players. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2011 Apr;21(2):287-92. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2009.01038.x.

    PubMed 20030782
  • Caraffa A, Cerulli G, Projetti M, Aisa G, Rizzo A. Prevention of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in soccer. A prospective controlled study of proprioceptive training. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 1996;4(1):19-21. doi: 10.1007/BF01565992.

    PubMed 8963746
  • McGuine TA, Keene JS. The effect of a balance training program on the risk of ankle sprains in high school athletes. Am J Sports Med. 2006 Jul;34(7):1103-11. doi: 10.1177/0363546505284191. Epub 2006 Feb 13.

    PubMed 16476915
  • Lisman P, Nadelen M, Hildebrand E, Leppert K, de la Motte S. Functional movement screen and Y-Balance test scores across levels of American football players. Biol Sport. 2018 Sep;35(3):253-260. doi: 10.5114/biolsport.2018.77825. Epub 2018 Aug 27.

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  • Wong TKK, Ma AWW, Liu KPY, Chung LMY, Bae YH, Fong SSM, Ganesan B, Wang HK. Balance control, agility, eye-hand coordination, and sport performance of amateur badminton players: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Jan;98(2):e14134. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000014134.

    PubMed 30633230

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of LOWER-LIMB INJURY, run by Dragan Mijatović at 1 site in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Aug 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The incidence (time frame: 5 month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04232527, which also lists 16 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Aug 2020.

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