Musculoskeletal Injury, Quality of Life
Conditions
Keywords
Gymnastics, Quality of Life and Life Satisfaction
Brief summary
This study aims to assess the quality and life and life satisfaction of pediatric and adolescent gymnasts throughout their musculoskeletal injury recovery.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Male and female gymnasts ages 8-18 years old * Participating in Excel or Developmental gymnastics programs who present to Children's Hospital Colorado sports medicine or orthopedic clinics with a musculoskeletal injury.
Exclusion criteria
* Gymnasts only participating in Colorado Association for Recreational Athletics (CARA) gymnastics, retired gymnasts, and adult or collegiate gymnasts. * Vulnerable populations (prisoners, pregnant women, individuals with decreased decision making capacity(
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) | 1 day Initial Visit | A validated questionnaire that quantifies quality of life and life satisfaction in pediatric and adolescent populations. |
| Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia-11 (TSK-11) | Assessed at 1 day initial visit | Questionnaire designed to assess patient fear of movement. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Injury location and type questionnaire | 1 day Initial visit | Patient-reported details of their musculoskeletal injury, including injury location and type. Also asks for details regarding the participant's pain rating, duration of pain, and the impact the injury has on sport participation. |
| Level of Specialization | 1 day (At clearance visit to return to sport) | Questionnaire designed to identify an athlete's level of sport specialization. |
| Injury History | Assessed at the patient's 1 day initial visit. | Patient-reported history of previous musculoskeletal injuries. |
| Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) | Assessed at initial 1 day visit | Questionnaire used to determine the participant's quality of sleep. |
Countries
United States