Upper Extremity Injury
Conditions
Keywords
Core stabilization, Adolescent athletes, Abdominal bracing maneuver, Functional Performance
Brief summary
The goal of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the effects of abdominal bracing, a trunk co-activation maneuver that activates core muscles, on upper extremity performance tests in adolescent female volleyball athletes. The main question it aims to answer is: -Does performing the abdominal bracing maneuver increase the upper extremity performance in adolescent female volleyball athletes?
Detailed description
This study aims to determine the acute effects of abdominal bracing maneuver on the stability and strength of the upper extremity. Trunk co-activation maneuvers, also known as volitional preemptive abdominal contraction or abdominal stabilization maneuvers, are developed to prevent and treat spinal instability by boosting core muscle activity. Since core muscles are essential for providing proximal stabilization and maximal force during various activities, take part in the energy transfer between the upper and lower extremities, and reduce the load on the joints; performing the maneuver may increase the athlete's performance.
Interventions
OTHERAbdominal Bracing Training
The group underwent an abdominal bracing maneuver training. Following the training, they performed the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test and the Seated Medicine Ball Throw Test in 2 conditions: with abdominal bracing and without abdominal bracing.
Sponsors
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
12 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
* Female adolescent athletes between the ages of 12 and 18 * Attending a volleyball-specific training program at least two times a week * Not having a systemic and/or neurological disorder * Not having had a surgery related to upper extremity, lower extremity and/or spine * Not having had an upper extremity injury for the past six months
Exclusion criteria
* Not attending a volleyball-specific training program or attending only once a week * Having a systemic and/or neurological disorder * Having had a surgery related to upper extremity, lower extremity and/or spine * Having had an upper extremity injury for the past six months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test | Day 1 | Participants were asked to perform the test with and without the abdominal bracing maneuver. Stability of the closed kinetic chain was assessed. |
| Seated Medicine Ball Throw | Day 1 | Participants were asked to perform the test with and without the abdominal bracing maneuver. Open kinetic chain was assessed. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed