Ankle strength and balance in young ice hockey players
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how ice hockey training affects ankle strength and balance in children aged 9-10. It compares young hockey players to kids who don't play organized sports to see if hockey helps or changes ankle function.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be 9 or 10 years old.
- If your child plays ice hockey, they must attend regular organized junior hockey training.
- If your child does not play hockey, they cannot be in any organized or structured sports program.
- Your child must be able to follow simple instructions for the tests.
- You (parent or guardian) must give written permission for your child to join.
- Your child cannot have had a leg injury in the last 6 months, any leg surgery, or any condition affecting balance or movement.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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