Core strength linked to tennis performance in teen players
NCT ID NCT07447765
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 38 elite tennis players aged 11-18 to see if trunk (core) muscle endurance and flexibility are linked to athletic performance. Participants completed tests for sprint speed, agility, jump height, balance, and flexibility. The goal is to help coaches design better training programs to improve performance and reduce injury risk.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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38 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Elite adolescent tennis players who are licensed athletes, actively training and competing in tennis clubs. Participants represent trained youth athletes with regular high-frequency training exposure and competitive experience.
- Ages
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11 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 11 and 18 years * Elite tennis players actively competing in official tournaments * Minimum of 3 years of regular tennis training experience * Participating in tennis training at least 4 days per week * Ability to understand and follow instructions * Written informed consent provided by participant and parent/guardian (if under 18) Exclusion Criteria: * History of musculoskeletal injury within the past 6 months affecting performance * Presence of neurological, orthopedic, sensory, or motor disorders * Any medical condition limiting physical activity * Current pain that may affect test performance * Pregnancy
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ondokuz Mayis University
Samsun, Atakum, 55270, Turkey (Türkiye)
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