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Why one stronger arm may raise injury risk in throwers

NCT ID NCT06302114

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Pamukkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 18, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Summary

Researchers at Pamukkale University are studying overhead athletes, such as throwers and swimmers, to see whether differences between the dominant and non-dominant arm relate to injury and performance. About 58 athletes aged 15 and older who train and compete regularly take part. Participants complete four physical tests: a medicine ball forward throw, an upper-body Y balance test, shoulder rotation range-of-motion measurements, and rotator muscle strength testing with a dynamometer.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a battery of physical tests measuring shoulder range of motion, rotator muscle strength, balance, and medicine ball throw distance
What this could lead to
If the tests reveal a clear link between limb asymmetry and injury, coaches and clinicians could use simple sideline measurements to flag athletes at higher risk and tailor training to even out the differences.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study of 58 athletes, so it can show associations but not prove that asymmetry causes injury. Results may not apply to all overhead sports or age groups, and testing only captures a snapshot in time.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

58 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Finished

Mar 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

15 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 15 years and older * Attending regular sports training and competitions Exclusion Criteria: * Acute injury during tests

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Conditions

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Athletic Injuries injury

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Extremity asymmetries Injury;sports Performance

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pamukkale University

    Pamukkale, Denizli, 20000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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