Identification of Neuromusculoskeletal Variables Associated With Injury Risk and Performance in High School Athletes.

Conditions

• Athletic Injuries

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

14 Years - 18 Years

Healthy Volunteers

Accepted

Interventions

• Pre-season strength and conditioning program — OTHER
  The structured physical performance assessment will include functional movement testing, motor coordination testing, joint mobility screen, muscle strength testing, and agility performance testing. These measures will assess the effectiveness of pre-season strength and conditioning program to reduce musculoskeletal impairments and increase resistance to injury.

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to complete a neuromuscular performance assessment of high school athletes who are participating in school based pre-season strength and performance training program. The performance assessment will screen for existing muscle imbalances and strength deficits known to increase risk for sports injury, and provide a baseline performance measurement. Athletes will be measured before the start of the program and then again at the end of the pre-season training period to measure changes in motor coordination, muscle strength, and performance and injury risk category. Internal and external training load will be measured weekly during the training program to track intensity of the training program. In addition to the pre and post measurements, sports injury occurrence and time away from sports participation will be tracked throughout the sport season/school year to evaluate training program outcomes and accuracy of risk assessment.

Key Dates

Start date

Aug 1, 2028

Status verified

Feb 2026

Primary completion

Aug 30, 2029

Completion

Sep 30, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment

250 participants (estimated)

Arms

• Arm: high school athletes
  High school athletes, ages 14 to 18, who are participating in an organized sports training program.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in baseline movement quality as measured by the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). [ Time Frame: Pre (initial baseline), and after week 8 of preseason strength and condition training program ]

Central Contacts

• Janna M McGaugh, ScD
  409-772-3068
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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