CompletedNot Applicable

Are Alterations in Shoulder Rotations and Core Stability Effective for Water Polo Shoulder Problems?

Turkey (Türkiye)82 participantsStarted 2019-03-12

Plain-language summary

Hypothesis of the clinical study: There are differences between the Water Polo Group and the Non-Water Polo Group in terms of shoulder parameters and core (lumbopelvic) parameters and there are differences between the throwing and non-throwing sides in terms of shoulder parameters in Water Polo Group.

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years – 30 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participating to the study in a voluntary basis. * Participant in ages between 10-30 years of age. * Parent permission for participants younger than 18 * Giving consent for older than 18 Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of orthopaedic surgery in the shoulder girdle within the last 6 months * Having a history of fracture within the shoulder girdle complex * Having a shoulder problem within the last 6 months continuing more than 3 months * Having a history of pathology in lumbar area within the last 6 months

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Shoulder Internal and External Rotation Range of Motion Measurement

Timeframe: 5 minutes

Posterior Shoulder Capsule Tightness

Timeframe: 5 minutes

Shoulder Strength Assessment

Timeframe: 10 minutes

Trunk Muscles Endurance Test - (McGill Trunk Endurance Test)

Timeframe: 15 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04202744

SponsorYeditepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-07-12

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