The purpose of this study is to complete a neuromuscular performance assessment of high school athletes who are participating in school based pre-season strength and performance training program. The performance assessment will screen for existing muscle imbalances and strength deficits known to increase risk for sports injury, and provide a baseline performance measurement. Athletes will be measured before the start of the program and then again at the end of the pre-season training period to measure changes in motor coordination, muscle strength, and performance and injury risk category. Internal and external training load will be measured weekly during the training program to track intensity of the training program. In addition to the pre and post measurements, sports injury occurrence and time away from sports participation will be tracked throughout the sport season/school year to evaluate training program outcomes and accuracy of risk assessment.
Age range
14 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Change in baseline movement quality as measured by the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA).
Timeframe: Pre (initial baseline), and after week 8 of preseason strength and condition training program
Change in muscle strength testing as measured by hand held dynamometer.
Timeframe: Pre (initial baseline) and after week 8 of preseason strength and condition training program
Change in baseline movement quality as measured by the Anterior reach of the Y Balance Test.
Timeframe: Pre (initial baseline) and after week 8 of preseason strength and condition training program
Change in baseline in motor performance as measured by the Single Leg Hop jump distance.
Timeframe: Pre (initial baseline) and after week 8 of preseason strength and condition training program
Change in baseline in motor performance as measured by the Modified T-Test drill completion time (seconds).
Timeframe: Pre (initial baseline) and after week 8 of preseason strength and condition training program