Ankle Flexibility and Looseness in Young Basketball Players
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study measures how flexible your child's ankles are during weight-bearing activities and checks if loose ligaments (the bands that support joints) play a role. Researchers want to understand ankle flexibility in young basketball players aged 8–15 to help prevent injuries.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 8 and 15 years old
- Your child plays basketball at least twice a week (outside of school gym class) or for at least 3 hours per week
- Your child has no current ankle, foot, or leg injuries or problems
- Your child is not recovering from any illness that affects physical activity
- Your child has no balance problems due to inner ear, brain, or coordination issues
- Your child can follow the study's specific warm-up instructions
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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