Hip Joint
Conditions
Brief summary
This observational study aims to analyze hip rotator strength and range of motion, comparing measurements taken with the hip positioned at 90° and 0°. Clinical history data, as well as hip strength and range of motion measurements, will be collected during the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons.
Detailed description
This cross-sectional observational study aims to analyze the relationship between hip rotator strength and range of motion, comparing measurements taken with the hip positioned at 90° and at 0°. The study seeks to determine whether hip position influences the assessment of rotational strength and flexibility, providing useful information for both clinical evaluation and athletic performance monitoring. Data will be collected through direct measurements of hip strength and range of motion. Assessments will be performed during the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons. The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of how hip joint positioning affects rotator muscle function and mobility in healthy and active individuals.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Valencia
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* male amateur soccer players * aged between 18-50 * players who were active participants in training sessions.
Exclusion criteria
* participants reporting current hip or groin pain, regardless of whether the pain resulted in time loss * players with hip/groin injury in the preceding 4 months before study initiation * players with longstanding injuries (\>6 weeks) in the lower extremities * previous injury or surgery in the lumbopelvic or hip region in the past year * players with \>2/10 on the Visual Analogue Scale during ROM and strength testing protocols of this study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hip Rotation Strength | At the time of assessment (single study visit) | Maximal isometric strength of the hip internal and external rotator muscles measured at 0° and 90° of hip flexion. |
| Hip Rotation Range of Motion | At the time of assessment (single study visit) | Passive range of motion for hip internal and external rotation measured at 0° and 90° of hip flexion. |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed