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ArticleJournal of exercise science and fitness2023

Validity and reliability of upper extremity star excursion balance test in adolescent swimmers.

Hao-Ran Xu, Yong-Hui Zhang, Yuan Mao, Thanh Luan Ngo, Qiong Zhang, Gang He, Zhimin Feng, Wenjia Sun, Xue-Qiang Wang

2 registry-linked trialsOpen access · goldAbstract read
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Article in Journal of exercise science and fitness, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 4 papers.

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NCT05903248 unknown statusnot on this map

Validity and Reliability of the Upper Extremity Star Balance Test in Amateur League American Football Players

TypeobservationalSponsorIstanbul Medipol University HospitalRan2023 to 2023Enrolled80ConditionsAthletic Injuries
NCT06907940 completednot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Upper Extremity Stability and Balance in Youth Basketball Players

TypeobservationalSponsorIstanbul Medipol University HospitalRan2025 to 2025Enrolled73ConditionsBalanced
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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Hao-Ran XuDepartment of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Yong-Hui ZhangDepartment of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Yuan MaoGraduate School, Xi'an Physical Education University, Xi'an, China.
Thanh Luan NgoDepartment of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Qiong ZhangShanghai Changning Youth Amateur Sports School, Shanghai, China.
Gang HeShanghai Changning Youth Amateur Sports School, Shanghai, China.
Zhimin FengShanghai Changning Youth Amateur Sports School, Shanghai, China.
Wenjia SunShanghai Changning Youth Amateur Sports School, Shanghai, China.
Xue-Qiang WangDepartment of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Shanghai University of Sport · CNXi'an Physical Education University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Upper limb balance is one of the important physical fitness parameters for all populations, especially overhead athletes like swimmers. Upper extremity star excursion balance test (UESEBT) is a comprehensive dynamic balance assessment, this study aims to explore the reliability and validity of UESEBT among adolescent swimmers. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 70 adolescent swimmers. All participants were required to complete UESEBT, upper quarter Y-balance test (UQYBT), maximal isometric strength (MIS) tests in upper limb, closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUEST), trunk flexor endurance test (TFET) and lateral trunk endurance test (LTET). The intra- and inter-operator reliability and the correlation of UESEBT with other physical performances were conducted. Results: For reliability, the intra- and inter-operator reliability of all directions and composite score were high-to-excellent (ICC = 0.706-1.000) among all participants. For validity, the UESEBT has a moderate-to-strong correlation with UQYBT ( Conclusions: UESEBT was a reliable and valid tool to screen upper extremity dynamic balance among adolescent swimmers. UESEBT provides more detailed information in eight directions to assess the upper limb sport performance. Further study should explore the prediction ability of UESEBT for injury.

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AdolescentCKC, closed kinetic chainCKCUEST, closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability testD, dominant limb as stance limbDynamic balanceICC, intraclass correlation coefficientsLQYBT, lower quarter Y-balance testLTET, lateral trunk endurance testMDC, minimum detectable changeMIS, maximal isometric strengthND, non-dominant limb as stance limbReliabilitySEM, standard error of measurementSwimTFET, trunk flexor endurance testUESEBT, upper extremity star excursion balance testUQYBT, upper quarter Y-balance testValidity

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PMID36923209
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