How muscle fatigue affects volleyball spikes
This study looks at how your muscles change when you get tired while spiking a volleyball. It might help understand why injuries happen or how to improve performance.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have played volleyball for at least 2 years in a row.
- You practice or play volleyball at least 4 hours each week.
- You can do a cross-body spike with a 3-step approach.
- You have not had a major shoulder or spine injury or surgery.
- You have not had shoulder pain (rated 3 or higher on a 0–10 scale) in the last 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
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