Analysis of Hip Rotator Strength and ROM in Amateur Soccer Players

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.

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.