Upper limb functional testing in athletes: A Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional testing has recently become more and more popular to assess athletes, both for injury prevention, as well as in an objective of performance. However, the relationship between the results of these tests and performances (or injuries) or their interpretation remains unclear.

Objective

The aim of this study is to explore the usefulness, the characteristics, and the interpretation of the most frequently used upper-limb functional test.

Methods

Twenty-two experts with an excellent knowledge of upper limb functional tests and an expertise in sports medicine and/or sports training of at least 5 years were recruited. They answered to qualitative and quantitative questions about functional testing trough structured questionnaires (online).

Results

SUBMITTER: Tooth C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10901172 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature