Effects of 8 Weeks of Two Exercise Programs on Risk Factors Associated With Epicondylitis in Amateur Padel Players

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 45

Sponsor: School of Allied Health Sciences of Porto (ESTSP) - Polytechnic Institute of Porto (IPP)

Summary

Background: The physical demands of padel can increase the risk of injuries, particularly lateral epicondylitis in the elbow. Key risk factors include deficits in forearm muscle strength and rotator cuff weakness. Prevention programs focus on forearm strengthening, with no studies on rotator cuff strength. This study aims to compare two exercise programs designed to reduce risk factors for lateral epicondylitis in amateur padel athletes, specifically wrist extensor strength, grip strength, and rotator cuff strength.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Practicing padel at least once per week * Willing and able to provide informed consent * Agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: \* History of an upper-limb injury within the previous six months

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