Ankle Isometric Strength and Proprioception in Young Ice Hockey Players
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age9-10
SponsorEmine Merve Ersever
About this trial
This observational cross-sectional study aims to profile ankle isometric strength and proprioception in 9-10-year-old junior ice hockey players and to compare these outcomes and limb symmetry indices with age-matched non-athlete children. Ankle isometric muscle strength is assessed using a handheld dynamometer, and ankle proprioception is evaluated using a digital inclinometer. Measurements are performed bilaterally for dominant and non-dominant limbs. Group comparisons and limb symmetry analyses are conducted to identify potential neuromuscular differences related to sports participation.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Children aged 9 to 10 years.
For the ice hockey group: regular participation in organized junior ice hockey training.
For the control group: no participation in organized sports or structured athletic training.
Ability to understand and follow test instructions.
Disqualifiers
History of lower extremity injury within the past 6 months.
Previous ankle or lower limb surgery.
Presence of neurological, musculoskeletal, or balance disorders that could affect ankle strength or proprioception.
Current pain or injury affecting lower extremity function.
Trial population
The study includes 70 healthy children aged 9-10 years, comprising junior ice hockey players and age-matched non-athlete controls.
Trial design
Design model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
70 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groupsGroup A: Junior Ice Hockey Players
Group B: Non-Athlete Children
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Ankle Isometric Strength
Ankle isometric muscle strength of the dominant and non-dominant limbs measured using a hand-held dynamometer (Lafayette Manual Muscle Testing System). Peak force values are recorded for dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, inversion, and eversion.
Time frame
Single assessment sessionSecondary outcomes
1
Ankle Proprioception
Ankle joint proprioception assessed bilaterally for the dominant and non-dominant limbs using a joint position sense test with a digital inclinometer. Proprioceptive accuracy is expressed as absolute error in degrees between the target and reproduced ankle joint position.
Time frame
Single assessment sessionLocations
Sponsors and contacts
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Emine Merve Ersever
Lead sponsor
Ankara University
Sponsor institution
Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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