The primary objective is to understand how motor skills and fatigue affect climbing performance in indoor and outdoor climbers, also comparing elite and amateur climbers. Aims: * Assess differences in selected joint range of motion, isometric strength, and dynamic stability between elite and intermediate climbers. * Evaluate the impact of the fatigue protocol on functional performance and cognitive outcomes across climbers of varying skill levels (intermediate vs. advanced). * Examine the impact of general joint hypermobility, as indicated by Beighton Scores, on functional climbing performance. * Association between cognitive factors (e.g., attention, memory) and motor skills. Research questions: * Do elite climbers have better joint mobility and balance than amateur climbers? * How does fatigue affect performance and reaction time and cognitive function? * Does having flexible joints (joint hypermobility) make climbers better athletes * What are the performance differences between indoor and outdoor climbers? This study will help identify key skills and physical traits that improve climbing performance. It will also explore how fatigue and flexibility impact safety and performance in different climbing environments.
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Dynamic Balance (Y-Balance Test) Lower and Upper Quarter
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 2 years
ISOMETRIC STRENGTH TEST - Shoulder Internal and External Rotation
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 2 years
ISOMETRIC STRENGTH TEST - Pinching
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 2 years