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NCT Number: NCT04889482

Functional Testing and Performance in Tennis

The aim of this study was to correlate functional tests, clinical tests and rotator cuff strength with the speed of serve.

For that purpose, tennis players (ITN 2-4) will be recruted among tennis players in the Province of Liege. They will be assessed 2 times.

During the first assessment, lateral medicine ball throw, 2 ball throws, upper extremity y balance test and shoulder rotation range of motion will be assessed.

During the second assessment, lateral medicine ball throw, the 2 ball throws and rotator cuff strength will be assessed.

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Key information

Conditions

Tennis

Age range

14 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Tennis Club in the Province of Liege

Liège, Liege, 4000, Belgium

About this study

Forty healthy tennis players (ITN 2-4) will be recruted among players in the club of the Province of Liege.

First session :

  • Clinical testing
  • Upper extremity Y Balance Test
  • Range of motion (internal/external rotation)
  • Functional tests

a. Lateral Medecine Ball throw (5 repetitions) b. Single arm ball throw (1,5kg) d. Core endurance test

  • Assessment of serve speed (radar) during 15 serves

Second session :

  • Clinical testing

a. Assessment of rotator cuff muscles strength

  • Functional tests
  • Lateral Medecine Ball throw (5 repetitions)
  • Single arm ball throw (1,5kg)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • playing tennis at a level of ITN2-4
  • being healthy

Treatment and study plan

No intervention

Other

No intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Shoulder range of motion

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months

    Internal/external rotation range of motion assessment

  2. Shoulder strength

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months

    Internal/external rotators strength measurement

  3. Serve speed

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months

    Measurement of serve speed with a radar

  4. Upper extremity Y balance test

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months

    Maximal score in the 3 directions will be retained

  5. Lateral Medicine Ball Throw

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months

    Measurement of the time to do 5 repetitions

  6. Single Arm ball throw

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months

    Measurement of the maximal distance reached

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Liege

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
May 17, 2021
Registry last updated
May 17, 2021

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