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Upper-Extremity Physical-Performance Tests in College Athletes.

Jeffrey B Taylor¹, Alexis A Wright, James M Smoliga

¹Dept of Physical Therapy, High Point University, High Point, NC.

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

|January 23, 2015

Summary

Normative data for upper-extremity physical performance tests (CKCUEST and UQYBT) were established in college athletes. Performance varied significantly between sexes and sports, with baseball players excelling in the UQYBT.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Biomechanics
Athletic Training

Background:

Physical-performance tests (PPTs) are crucial in athletic rehabilitation and injury prevention.
Establishing normative values for upper-extremity PPTs in high-level athletes is lacking.
This study addresses the need for established benchmarks in college athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish normative data for the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper-Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) and Upper-Quarter Y-Balance Test (UQYBT) in college athletes.
To compare test results across different sports and between sexes.
To analyze the relationship between CKCUEST and UQYBT scores.

Main Methods:

An observational study was conducted in a laboratory/athletic facility setting.
257 NCAA Division I athletes (118 male, 139 female) from various sports participated.
CKCUEST and UQYBT scores were collected as part of a comprehensive injury-risk screening battery.

Main Results:

Normative values for CKCUEST and UQYBT were established for 9 college sports.
Men scored significantly higher than women on both tests (P = .002 for CKCUEST, P = .010 for UQYBT).
Baseball players showed superior UQYBT scores (P < .001), while CKCUEST scores trended lower compared to some other sports.

Conclusions:

Average CKCUEST and UQYBT scores in Division I athletes differ from recreationally active populations.
Significant performance differences exist between sexes and across different sports.
The CKCUEST and UQYBT measure distinct performance aspects and can complement each other in screening batteries.