Comparison of Upper Extremity Reaction Time, Body Awareness, Grip Strength, Agility and Functionality Between Wheelchair Para-Armwrestling and Para-Archery Athletes
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Para-Athletes. Basic parameters: 18 years — 45 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
Aim of the study is to evaluate upper extremity performance between wheelchair para-armwrestling and para-archery athletes in a multidimensional way and to compare upper extremity reaction time, body awareness, grip strength, agility, and functionality parameters.
Detailed description
The aim of this research is to evaluate the upper extremity reaction time, body awareness, grip strength, agility, and functionality levels of the upper extremity between wheelchair para-armwrestling and para-archery athletes using scientific and objective measurement methods, and to comparatively examine the differences between these disciplines in terms of these parameters. In addition, it aims to reveal the effects of different physical and motor requirements on the neuromuscular performance, functional capacity, and body awareness levels of wheelchair athletes in various sports disciplines. This research study is designed as an observational and cross-sectional evaluation study.
Primary outcome measures
- Nelson Hand Reaction Time Test [Time frame: Baseline]
- Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ) [Time frame: Baseline]
- Grip Strength Test with Hand Dynamometer [Time frame: Baseline]
- Agility with Wheelchair Change of Direction Ability Test-WCODA [Time frame: Baseline]
- Modified Functional Reach Test [Time frame: Baseline]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Being between 18 and 45 years of age.
- Being a licensed wheelchair para-armwrestling athlete (n=25).
- Being a licensed wheelchair para-archery athlete (n=25).
- Having been regularly and actively participating in the relevant sport for at least one year.
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
- Having undergone surgery on the upper extremity within the last six months.
- Having a diagnosed neurological, rheumatological, or systemic disease that may affect upper extremity function.
- Having a diagnosed cognitive, mental, or communication disability that may negatively impact the assessment process.
- Having a diagnosed psychological disorder that may impair communication.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Haliç Üniversitesi — Istanbul
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07735429 · ETurkmen0326