Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
39 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2018-10-01
2018-12-10
Brief Summary
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The primary outcome measure is eccentric hip adduction strength measured using a handheld dynamometer. Additionally, peak isometric adductor squeeze strength will also be measured using a handheld dynamometer.
The hypothesis is that strength training of the adductor muscles elicited by the Copenhagen adductor exercise will result in enhanced eccentric hip adduction strength.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
OTHER
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Copenhagen adductor exercise
20 players allocated to the Copenhagen adductor exercise group complete a progressive strengthening programme comprising of the Copenhagen adductor exercise over a period of 6 weeks. They will complete two exercise sessions a week consisting of one set of the Copenhagen adductor exercise. The exercise will be performed on each side. The training load will increase from 5 repetitions in week 1, to 15 repetitions in week 6. The exercise programme is performed at the end of the warm-up of a regular football training session.
Copenhagen adductor exercise
The active player is supported on one forearm on the floor and the upper arm is resting along their side. The supporting partner places their hands at the ankle and the knee of the upper leg. The active partner raises their body from the floor and adducts both legs in a three second movement until the body reaches a straight line. The body is then lowered to the ground in a three second movement, the foot of the lower leg touches the ground before performing another repetition.
Control
19 players allocated to the control group will be asked not to perform the Copenhagen adductor exercise or any other specific strength training for the adductor muscles and to continue to play football as usual.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Copenhagen adductor exercise
The active player is supported on one forearm on the floor and the upper arm is resting along their side. The supporting partner places their hands at the ankle and the knee of the upper leg. The active partner raises their body from the floor and adducts both legs in a three second movement until the body reaches a straight line. The body is then lowered to the ground in a three second movement, the foot of the lower leg touches the ground before performing another repetition.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Age 18-26
* Participant can read, speak and understand English.
* Participant can receive and reply to texts on a cell phone using Short Message Services (SMS).
* Able to participate fully in competitive football training at time of testing.
Exclusion Criteria
* Specific strength training of the adductor muscles (\>/1 week) in the 2 months prior to commencement of the trial.
* Participant cannot attend strength testing sessions during the study.
18 Years
26 Years
MALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre
OTHER
University of Bath
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Mr Jack Dawkins
Principal Investigator
Locations
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Physio & Sports Science Centre, University of Bath
Bath, Avon, United Kingdom
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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UBath
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id