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Joint Mobility Protection during the Developmental Age among Free Climbing Practitioners: A Pilot Study
Ludovica Gasbarro1, Elvira Padua1, Virginia Tancredi2
1Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, 00166 Rome, Italy.
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
|January 20, 2021
Summary
This study shows a one-year training program significantly improved joint mobility in young sport climbers. The program helps preserve joint integrity and flexibility, crucial for injury prevention in developing athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Exercise Science
- Developmental Physiology
Background:
- Sport climbing's popularity is rising, especially among children and adolescents.
- Existing injury prevention efforts lack tailored training for developmental stages.
- Preserving joint mobility is vital for preventing injuries in young climbers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an innovative training program for maintaining joint mobility in children and adolescents.
- To assess the efficacy of a structured, one-year training regimen on joint integrity.
- To provide evidence for age-specific training in youth sport climbing.
Main Methods:
- A one-year training program was implemented in fifteen subjects aged 8–18 years.
- Subjects were divided into three age-dependent groups.
- Joint mobility was assessed using the sit-and-reach, coxo-femoral, and scapula-humeral mobility tests before and after training.
Main Results:
- The training program demonstrated significant improvements in joint mobility across all age groups.
- Enhanced flexibility and range of motion were observed in the sit-and-reach, coxo-femoral, and scapula-humeral tests.
- The program proved effective in retaining joint integrity during sport climbing practice.
Conclusions:
- The innovative training program effectively enhances joint mobility and flexibility in young sport climbers.
- Implementing such programs early is essential for injury prevention and performance.
- This preliminary study highlights the need for playful, supportive training for youth sport climbing.
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