Pre- and Post-Training Assessment of Sprint Performance, Agility, Balance and Body Awareness in Football Players Regarding Hamstring Injury

July 30, 2026 updated by: Ezgi Türkmen, Health Institutes of Turkey
Aim of the study is to examine the impact of a history of hamstring injury on athletes by determining and comparing the pre- and post-training levels of sprint performance, agility, dynamic balance, and body awareness in football players with and without a history of hamstring injury.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to compare sprint performance (10-meter sprint test (10mST) and 30-meter sprint test (30mST)), agility (T-Test of Agility), dynamic balance (Y-Balance Test), and body awareness (Body Awareness Questionnaire) levels in licensed football players with and without a history of hamstring injury, before and after training, in order to reveal the effect of a history of hamstring injury on functional performance and acute fatigue response. Capturing acute changes with pre- and post-training measurements and comparing these between groups with and without a history of injury has the potential to make visible "intra-day/intra-training performance fluctuations" that may be overlooked upon returning to the field. This research study is designed as an observational and cross-sectional evaluation study.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

50

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Licensed Football Players Aged 18-35 with and without a History of Hamstring Injury

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being a licensed male football player aged 18-35.
  • Having played football actively for at least 2 years.
  • Having attended training sessions regularly within the last 6 months.
  • Having a history of hamstring injury (n=25).
  • Not having a history of hamstring injury (n=25).
  • Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Having a current history of a diagnosed musculoskeletal injury in the lower extremities.
  • Having undergone lower extremity surgery within the last 6 months.
  • Having a diagnosis of any neurological, orthopedic, or systemic disorder.
  • Having a diagnosis of any systemic disease affecting balance.
  • Having any significant physical limitations that would prevent the application of the tests.
  • Having a diagnosed psychological disorder that would hinder communication.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Group I
Football players with a history of hamstring injury
Group II
Football players without a history of hamstring injury

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Sprint Performance (10-meter and 30-meter Sprint Tests)
Time Frame: Before and immediately after training
To evaluate the acceleration and maximum sprint performance of the football players, 10-meter and 30-meter sprint tests will be conducted. The 10-meter sprint test will be used to assess acceleration and explosive power capacity over short distances. Participants will stand in a semi-prone position behind the starting line and will begin a 10-meter run at maximum speed upon receiving the starting command. The time will be recorded in seconds. The 30-meter sprint test will be used to evaluate maximum running speed, sprint performance, and anaerobic capacity. Similarly, participants will begin a 30-meter run at maximum speed upon receiving the starting command. The time will be recorded in seconds.
Before and immediately after training
T-Test of Agility
Time Frame: Before and immediately after training
This test will be administered to assess participants' agility, speed of change of direction, coordination, and reaction capacity. The test course is arranged in a 'T' shape using cones, with 10 meters forward from the starting point and 5 meters to the right and left. Participant runs forward from the starting point to the midpoint, then moves sideways to the right and left as quickly but steadily as possible, and finally runs back to the starting point. The test duration is recorded in seconds using a stopwatch. Shorter test times indicate a higher level of agility and neuromuscular control.
Before and immediately after training
Y Balance Test
Time Frame: Before and immediately after training
The YBT requires the athlete to balance on one leg whilst simultaneously reaching as far as possible with the other leg in three separate directions: anterior, posterolateral, and posteromedial. Therefore, this test measures the athlete's strength, stability and balance in various directions. The YBT composite score is calculated by summing the three reach directions and normalising the results to the lower limb length.
Before and immediately after training
Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ)
Time Frame: Before and immediately after training
BAQ is an 18-item self-report scale designed to measure how attentive you are to normal, non-emotional internal bodily processes. It evaluates your sensitivity to everyday bodily cycles (like sleep and hunger), ability to detect subtle changes, and capacity to anticipate physical reactions. Typically takes about 3 to 5 minutes. Items are generally rated on a 1 to 7 scale, with higher total scores indicating greater perceived conKdence and accuracy in monitoring your physical state over time.
Before and immediately after training

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Health Institutes of Turkey

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

July 30, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 24, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 24, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 30, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 31, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 30, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ETurkmen0226

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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