Normative Hand Grip Strength Values in Swedish Male and Female Ice Hockey Players Across Competitive Levels
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age15+
SponsorDalarna County Council, Sweden
About this trial
This study measures hand grip strength in male and female ice hockey players across different Swedish leagues to create reference (normative) values for adult players.
Hand grip strength is a simple test of how strongly a person can squeeze with their hand. Although it seems basic, it reflects overall upper-body strength and is widely used in both sports science and healthcare.
In this project, players from different levels of ice hockey (including professional men's and women's leagues, junior players, and recreational players if available) will have their grip strength measured using a standardized hand dynamometer. Measurements will be taken in a consistent way across all participating clubs.
The main goal is to build a reference database showing what "normal" grip strength looks like in ice hockey players depending on sex, league level, and playing position. This can help coaches, medical staff, and researchers better understand strength profiles in hockey athletes, support training and rehabilitation decisions, and provide benchmarks for future studies.
No treatment or intervention is given as part of the study.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adult male or female ice hockey players.
Registered and actively participating in a Swedish ice hockey club during the current season.
Participation in one of the included competitive levels: professional, semi-professional, junior elite, or recreational leagues in Sweden.
Able to perform maximal hand grip strength testing. Provides written informed consent.
Disqualifiers
Current acute injury of the upper extremity (hand, wrist, forearm, or elbow) that prevents safe or valid grip strength testing.
Any medical condition that contraindicates maximal effort testing, as determined by team medical staff or study personnel.
Refusal or inability to provide informed consent.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
800 Participants
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Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov