CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of an Exercise Programme on Neuromuscular Outcomes in Gaelic Sport

Ireland78 participantsStarted 2012-09

Plain-language summary

A randomized control trial examining the effects of an exercise based injury prevention programme on postural control and jump landing mechanics. Randomization of 4 teams, 2 Gaelic football and 2 hurling teams to exercise intervention and control groups. Participants are tested using Y Balance test and Landing Error Scoring System (LESS).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants registered on Collegiate Gaelic football or hurling team, which trained at least twice per week. * To be over the age of 18 years * No current injuries Exclusion Criteria: * Injuries of the lower limb preventing training or completing the testing

What they're measuring

Y Balance test

Timeframe: baseline to 8-weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02433106

SponsorDr Ulrik McCarthy Persson

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-12

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Focus of Study is Effects of Neuromuscular Training trials