Relationship Between Proprioceptive Flexibility and the Occurrence of Lower Limb Ligament Injury in Pivot-contact Sports

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MONTPELLIER · Jun 11, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at whether a person's ability to adjust their body awareness and balance—called proprioceptive flexibility—affects their chances of injuring important ligaments in the lower leg, like ankle sprains or knee ligament tears, which are common in sports like soccer, rugby, and handball. Researchers want to see if athletes who have a harder time adapting their balance in different situations are more likely to get these injuries. If they find a connection, it could lead to new ways to prevent these injuries by improving how athletes’ bodies sense and respond to movement.

The study is open to young athletes between 14 and 25 years old who play pivot-contact sports at a high level. To join, you can’t have had a recent lower limb injury or concussion within the last six weeks, and you shouldn’t have certain neurological or balance disorders. Participants will be asked to take part in tests that check their balance and body awareness. This trial is not yet recruiting, but if you qualify and choose to participate, your involvement could help develop better injury prevention programs for athletes like you in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Athlete practicing in a high-level program
• • Aged between 14 and 25
• • Practicing a pivot-contact sport (rugby, soccer, handball)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Lower limb injury \<6 weeks prior to inclusion
• • Concussion \<6 weeks prior to inclusion
• • Known neurological or vestibular disorder
• • Lack of consent from athlete or legal guardians
• • Non-affiliation with a social security scheme
• • Persons under court protection
• • Participant in another study with an ongoing exclusion period