Studies muscle and arm movement in table tennis forehand strokes
Compares muscle activity and shoulder movement in elite table tennis players, with and without injuries.
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Registry title: Motion and EMG Analysis of the Forehand Topspin, Forehand Stroke, and Forehand Attack in Elite Table Tennis Players
Key facts
- Where
- Taipei, TaiwanSee the site
Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 13 and 40 years old?
Source: NCT07446283, who can take part
Where in Taiwan
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityTaipei, TaiwanTaking people
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- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
- Trial code
- NCT07446283
- Record updated
- 3 April 2026
- Original description
This research will analyze and compare the muscle activation levels, muscle recruitment timing, trunk kinematics, and shoulder joint kinematics between the four forehand strokes and between elite table tennis players with and without shoulder injuries, providing insights for daily training and rehabilitation programs to reduce the occurrence of sports injuries.Read full original descriptionShow less
Motion and Electromyographic Analysis of the Forehand Topspin Against Topspin, Forehand Topspin Against Backspin, Forehand Stroke, and Forehand Attack in Elite Table Tennis Players
This research will analyze and compare the muscle activation levels, muscle recruitment timing, trunk kinematics, and shoulder joint kinematics between the four forehand strokes and between elite table tennis players with and without shoulder injuries, providing insights for daily training and rehabilitation programs to reduce the occurrence of sports injuries.
Inclusion: The ages range from 13 to 40 years old; Competed in the Chinese Taipei Table Tennis Ranking Tournament or the National Table Tennis Championships within the past three years; At least four years of table tennis experience, and train for more than 10 hours per week.
Exclusion: History of upper limb surgery or fracture; History of shoulder dislocation; History of spine injury in the last year; Systemic autoimmune disease or cancer; Pregnancy; Any neurological complications.