Athlete, Grip, Menstrual Cycle, Non-athlete
Conditions
Keywords
Menstrual cycle, Female sex hormones, Athletic female, Power
Brief summary
The study was designed as an observational study
Detailed description
The study was designed as an observational case-control study
Interventions
DEVICEHydraulic hand dynamometer (Jamar, Product model J00105, U.S.A)
The hydraulic hand dynamometer is a reliable and valid an evaluation tool that's used to measure isometric grip force (hand grip strength) . The hydraulic pinch gauge is a reliable and valid an evaluation tool that's used to measure isometric pinch force.
Sponsors
Heba Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
16 Years to 22 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
\- 1. The participant had regular menstrual cycles, which were confirmed by using a calendar for three consecutive menstrual cycles, 2. The participant ages ranged from 16 to 22 years old, 3. The body mass index (BMI) ranged from 18.5 to 25 kg/m2. 4. For athletic group, they had participated in basketball and tennis teams for 3 to 4 years. 5\. For non-athletic group, they had a sedentary life without any sport activities.
Exclusion criteria
* Participants were excluded from the study if they had: 1. Irregular menstrual cycle 2. Pelvic inflammatory diseases, pelvic infection or gynecological diseases. 3. Any musculoskeletal disorders of Upper extremity or surgery, cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological or systemic conditions. 4. Receiving contraceptives or any hormonal therapy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Menstrual cycle phases effect on grips power in athletic girls and non-athletic girls. | From November 2021 to April 2023 | Hydraulic hand dynamometer and Hydraulic pinch gauge devices are used to evaluate the power of hand grips |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed