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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Functional tests are crucial for optimizing injury prevention strategies in sports.
  • Corrective exercises can be recommended based on functional test results to address player deficits.
  • This study aimed to correlate functional test outcomes with injury incidence in young handball athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the results of selected functional tests with the occurrence of injuries in young handball players.
  • To identify which functional tests are most predictive of injuries in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty-one youth handball players underwent the Functional Movement Screen, Y-balance test, front hop, side hop, and square hop tests.
  • Injuries were recorded from the testing period until the end of the season.
  • Limb symmetry index and composite scores were analyzed for injured versus uninjured players.

Main Results:

  • Players with non-contact injuries showed lower performance on the side hop test (78% limb symmetry index) and Y-balance test (87% composite score) compared to uninjured players (>85% and >90%, respectively).
  • No significant differences were found in the Functional Movement Screen, front hop, or square hop tests between injured and uninjured players.
  • A total of eight injuries (four non-contact, four contact) occurred during the study period.

Conclusions:

  • Functional test batteries for handball should include both low-threshold and high-threshold tests.
  • The Y-balance test and side hop test appear particularly suitable for assessing injury risk in handball athletes.
  • These findings can inform targeted injury prevention programs for young handball players.