Clinical Research Directory

Integrating Sport-Specific Comprehensive Training to Upscale Performance in Women and Girls

To date, sport training methodologies have focused primarily on male/men/boy (MMB) athletes, with much less emphasis on female/women/girl (FWG) athletes. Relatively little research has been conducted to identify how to enhance FWG performance in sport and there is a lack of understanding of how training delivery models should be modified to optimize performance for FWG athletes. Typical physical training focuses on strength and fitness to improve power and endurance, depending on the sport. Evidence highlights the importance of combining Mental Performance (MP) competencies with physical training to achieve peak performance. Programs that interweave psychological and rehabilitation principles (including sensorimotor (SM) training) have demonstrated efficacy in individuals with pain and dizziness disorders. In addition, high-performance athletes have self-reported performance improvements and achieved record-breaking outcomes in their sport performance with SM training. Furthermore, these domains are shaped by broader sport and societal structures that are barriers to FWG athletes' equitable participation in sport. An integrated approach across pillars/domains has not yet been applied, nor in FWG sport specifically. Therefore, this new area of inquiry for the newly created SUPERGirl team will challenge current paradigms of sport development and specifically focus on elite FWG athlete training and performance requirements. With the combined transdisciplinary expertise in the SUPERGirl team, an integrated FWG athlete development program that goes beyond historical physical training and addresses FWG-specific needs will be co-created with coaches and sport partners. This innovative transdisciplinary model, integrating physical, SM, MP, and mental health training, could redefine the long-term FWG athlete development pathways and enhance sport experiences and performance for FWG athletes. This study will recruit a total of 250 female, women and girl ice hockey players and skeleton athletes ages 11-26 years old.

PNF Effects on Volleyball Performance

Volleyball is a team sport that demands high levels of skill and strategy; it has gained significant popularity in Türkiye, particularly among adolescents. The spike-a key technical element of the game-is an explosive maneuver used to score points. Performance in the spike is determined by factors such as explosive power, vertical jump capacity, and technical-kinematic variables, with core stability and scapular stabilization playing particularly critical roles. Insufficient stability not only reduces hitting velocity but also increases the risk of injury to the shoulder and spinal complex due to repetitive overhead movements. In this context, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)-a comprehensive therapeutic approach aimed at enhancing muscular strength and neuromuscular coordination-is considered a potential intervention method. A review of the existing literature reveals a lack of research examining the simultaneous effects of PNF exercises (targeting the upper extremities and the core) on both upper-extremity and core stability in adolescent volleyball players, as well as how these effects translate to spike hitting velocity. By addressing critical components of volleyball performance and associated injury risks, this article aims to investigate the impact of PNF exercises on scapular and core stability, as well as spike hitting velocity, in adolescent athletes.

FIFA 11+ in Young Female Volleyball Players

This study aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week FIFA 11+ exercise program on wellness, rating of perceived exertion (RPE), dynamic balance, and single-leg functional performance in young female volleyball players, as well as to examine the relationships among these variables. The study will also evaluate the program's effects on injury incidence and fear of reinjury. The study is original in applying the FIFA 11+, a well-established injury prevention program, to volleyball and evaluating its effects together with training-load parameters through a multidimensional approach. It is expected to contribute to the literature by proposing a comprehensive model for monitoring athletic performance and injury risk in young female volleyball players.

Accidentology and Traumatology Associated With Foiling in Brittany

In the 2010s, the practice of water sports was turned upside down by the arrival of a new discipline: foiling. The number of sailors, particularly amateurs, is increasing every every year. The foil offers greater speed and height, and has therefore the accidents and injuries that result. injuries. But there are very few studies on the subject. The TRAUMAF study proposes to compare the distribution of the number of patients injured during water sports with and without the use of foils. The study also looks at patient management and the type of injury. The aim is to anticipate the management of these patients during periods of practice of these sports. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Influence of Core Training on Fatigue, Balance and Performance in Adolescent Football Players

Background: Adolescent football players are exposed to high physical and psychological demands due to intensive training, frequent matches, travel, and limited recovery time. These factors can lead to early fatigue, reduced balance, and lower technical performance, all of which may increase the risk of non-contact injuries. The muscles of the trunk (core muscles) help stabilize the spine and pelvis, transfer forces between the upper and lower limbs, and maintain postural control during sport-specific movements. Weak core stability has been linked to poorer balance, reduced fatigue resistance, and suboptimal performance. Although core training is widely used in sports, there is limited evidence on its combined effects on fatigue, balance, and football-specific performance in adolescent players. Objectives: This randomized controlled trial aims to examine whether an 8-week core training program can improve fatigue resistance, balance, and football performance in adolescent football players compared with usual training alone. Methods: This is a pre-post, parallel-group randomized controlled trial conducted at Wadi Degla Football Club. Eligible participants are male adolescent football players aged 14-18 years from the 2005, 2006, and 2007 teams, who train regularly (at least 6 hours per week), have a body mass index between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m², and have been free from lower-limb injury or surgery for at least 6 months. Players with recent major lower-limb injuries, surgery, or irregular training will be excluded. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups using computer-generated random numbers: (1) a core-training group, which receives an 8-week structured core exercise program in addition to their usual football training, and (2) a control group, which continues usual football training without additional core exercises. Both groups will be assessed before and after the intervention period. Outcome measures will include fatigue-related performance, static and/or dynamic balance, and football-specific performance tests. Potential Benefits and Risks: The study may help clarify whether adding core training to routine football practice can enhance fatigue resistance, balance, and functional performance in adolescent football players and potentially reduce injury risk. The exercises are commonly used in sports settings and are considered low risk for healthy athletes; no significant risks beyond normal football training are anticipated. Participation is voluntary, and players may withdraw from the study at any time without any consequences for their team status or medical care.

Rise With Resilience

The objective of this study is to investigate differences in postoperative pain, physical health, and mental health outcomes between participants receiving evidence-based mindfulness training and those who do not. Over 200,000 injuries are estimated to occur among National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes annually. For many, these injuries can be season-ending, exacerbating physical, mental, and social well-being. Student-athletes face distinctive challenges compared to traditional students, such as balancing academic and athletic demands, pressures to perform well on and off the field, and the physical demands of competition, all of which can lead to worse mental and emotional outcomes if not properly managed. Injuries heighten stress levels among athletes, remove them from competition, and force students to integrate treatment regimens into already packed academic schedules.

Shoulder Instability Trial Comparing Arthroscopic Stabilization Benefits Compared With Latarjet Procedure Evaluation - STABLE Definitive Trial

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the functional shoulder recovery of patients with recurrent shoulder dislocations at 24 months when treated with either arthroscopic capsuloligamentous repair (Bankart Procedure +/- Remplissage) or coracoid transfer (Latarjet procedure).

Shoulder Instability Trial Comparing Arthroscopic Stabilization Benefits Compared With Latarjet Procedure Evaluation

The primary objective of the pilot study is to assess the feasibility of a definitive trial to determine the effect of arthroscopic capsuloligamentous repair (Bankart + Remplissage) vs. coracoid transfer (Latarjet procedure) on recurrent dislocation rates and functional outcomes over a 24-month period.