Effect of Hamstring Muscle Length on Lunge Distance in Fencing Athletes

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of hamstring muscle length on lunge distance in fencing sword athletes.

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Key information

Conditions

Athletic Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Anatolian Archery and Fencing Club

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of hamstring muscle length on lunge distance in fencing sword athletes. A goniometer was used to assess hamstring muscle length and a tape measure was used to assess lunge distance in 20 athletes who agreed to participate in the study and signed the consent form. We believe that the results of our study will provide new perspectives on increasing the success of fencing sword athletes and reducing their injuries. SPSS 24.0 program will be used for statistical analysis. Pearson correlation test will be applied to evaluate the relationship between hamstring muscle length and lunge distance.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Being an active licensed fencing athlete in the Anatolian Archery and Fencing Club
Being an athlete in the sword branch.
Being a volunteer to participate in the study
Being between the ages of 18-30

Exclusion criteria

Having done a strenuous exercise that would affect muscle groups the day before the measurements
Having used alcohol and/or any medication the day before the measurements

Treatment and study plan

The same evaluation methods were used for both groups.

Other

No treatment applied to participants and same evaluation methods used in all athletes.

Primary outcomes

Hamstring Muscle Length

Time frame: at baseline

The athlete was positioned supine with the hip joint at 90 degrees of flexion and was asked to perform active knee extension. The waist and the knee that was not being measured were fixed to the bed. The athlete was asked to slowly extend the knee, and the measurement was recorded with a goniometer at a level where there was no tremor in the knee.
Lunge Distance

Time frame: at baseline

Lunge distance was evaluated by measuring the distance between the position of the front foot on the ground in the anguard position and the new position of the front foot on the ground after the lunge, using a tape measure.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Halic University

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Registry information

Official study title

Determination of the Effect of Hamstring Muscle Length on Lunge Distance in Fencing Athletes

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Jul 31, 2024
Registry last updated: Jul 31, 2024

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