Effects of Hamstring Shortness on Jump Performance in Young Basketball Players Impact

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

84 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-12-21

Study Completion Date

2024-02-08

Brief Summary

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In the realm of sports performance, particularly in disciplines demanding explosive lower-body strength and agility, such as basketball, an athlete's ability to execute powerful and high-reaching jumps plays a pivotal role. Optimal lower-extremity flexibility, particularly in the hamstrings, is crucial for achieving maximum vertical jump height. Hamstring shortness, characterized by limited flexibility and reduced muscle extensibility, is frequently observed among athletes and has been linked to compromised jump performance.

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Detailed Description

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Young basketball players, in their developmental stages, often face the challenge of balancing strength, flexibility, and functional movement. Hamstring tightness is a prevalent issue among this demographic, potentially influencing their ability to generate adequate power during jumps. The impact of hamstring shortness on jump performance is multifaceted, affecting the force production, range of motion, and efficiency of movement crucial for executing explosive jumps

Conditions

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Hamstring Injury

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* To be between 10-16 years old
* Being a licensed basketball player
* Playing in the Istanbul Local Basketball League run by the Turkish Basketball Federation

Exclusion Criteria

* Having played one match in the 48 hours prior to the evaluation
* Having a lower extremity injury.
* Participants of both genders will be included in the study.

Minimum Eligible Age

10 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

16 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No