Dynamic Q Angle and Core Endurance in Adolescent Athletes With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexMale
Age15-17
SponsorEastern Mediterranean University
About this trial
This cross-sectional observational study aims to compare trunk mobility, lower extremity flexibility, and functional balance performance across different sports branches in adolescent elite male athletes. Trunk mobility will be assessed using a digital inclinometer in flexion, extension, and rotational movements; hamstring flexibility will be evaluated using the Straight Leg Raise test; and functional balance will be measured using the normalized Y-Balance Test. The study seeks to identify sport-specific biomechanical characteristics and potential indicators related to injury risk and performance adaptations in adolescent competitive athletes.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Male adolescent elite athletes aged 15-17 years
Licensed and actively training and competing in their respective sports branch
Minimum 3 years of continuous training experience
Ability to complete all clinical and biomechanical assessments
Disqualifiers
Acute musculoskeletal injury within the past 3 months
Chronic lower extremity or spinal pathology
History of orthopedic surgery within the past 6 months
Neurological, metabolic, or systemic condition affecting movement or balance
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Observational Clinical and Biomechanical Assessment
Treatment groups
85 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov