How muscle fatigue changes spiking in volleyball players
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how muscle fatigue affects the way volleyball players' muscles fire when they spike the ball. If you're a healthy volleyball player, your participation could help coaches and trainers better prevent shoulder injuries.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 35 years old
- You have at least 2 years of experience playing volleyball
- You currently play or practice volleyball at least 4 hours every week
- You can do a cross-body spike with a 3-step approach
- You have no major shoulder or spine injury or surgery in your past
- You have not had shoulder pain above a 3 out of 10 in the last 6 months
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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