"Muscle Strength, Balance, and Core Endurance in Elite Adolescent Rowers: A Cross-Sectional Study"

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

68 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-06-01

Study Completion Date

2025-07-31

Brief Summary

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This study aims to investigate the relationship between lower extremity isokinetic strength, dynamic balance, and core muscle endurance in elite adolescent rowers aged 14-17. A total of 68 athletes (31 males, 37 females) will be assessed through standardized protocols involving isokinetic testing, the Y Balance Test, and McGill Core Endurance Tests. The study aims to contribute to performance monitoring and injury prevention strategies in rowing sports.

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Detailed Description

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This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the relationships between lower extremity muscle strength, dynamic balance, and core endurance in elite adolescent rowers aged 14-17. A total of 68 rowers (32 females, 36 males) licensed by the Turkish Rowing Federation were included. All participants had a minimum of two years of rowing experience and trained at least four days per week.

Lower extremity muscle strength was assessed using isokinetic dynamometry at angular velocities of 60°/s and 300°/s. Core endurance was evaluated using the McGill Core Endurance Test Battery, including trunk flexor, extensor, and lateral plank tests. Dynamic balance was assessed via the Y Balance Test and normalized to leg length.

The study also examined potential sex-based differences in neuromuscular performance and investigated inter-variable correlations among muscle strength, balance, and core endurance. In addition, asymmetry in dynamic balance performance was analyzed as a risk factor for performance and injury.

This study is expected to provide practical insights for sports physiotherapists and coaches working with adolescent rowers, particularly in optimizing performance and designing sex-specific injury prevention strategies.

Conditions

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Neuromuscular Function Postural Balance Core Stability Muscle Strength

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Male Athletes

Elite male adolescent rowers (n=36), aged 16-18, participating in national-level rowing training at least 5 times per week.

No interventions assigned to this group

Female Athletes

Elite female adolescent rowers (n=32), aged 16-18, participating in national-level rowing training at least 5 times per week.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Elite adolescent rowers aged 16 to 18 years

Licensed athletes training at least 5 days per week

Registered with a national-level rowing team or rowing education program

Minimum 2 years of regular rowing experience

No current musculoskeletal or neurological injury

Voluntary participation with informed consent (parental consent required for minors)

Exclusion Criteria

History of lower extremity or spinal surgery

Current injury or condition affecting strength, balance, or posture

Diagnosed neurological disorder or vestibular dysfunction

Acute illness, severe fatigue, or muscle soreness on the day of testing

Active menstruation phase in female participants on the day of testing

Lack of cooperation or unwillingness to follow instructions

Minimum Eligible Age

16 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes