Proximal femur (hip) bone health in fast-pitch softball pitchers
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Stuart Warden
Primary Investigator
Overview
The purpose of this study is to determine whether individuals who play fast-pitch softball as a pitcher have enhanced bone health at the hip.
Description
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether women who play fast-pitch softball in the pitcher position are a controlled model for exploring the benefit of exercise on the proximal femur.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions:
Healthy
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Age: Between 18 Years - 30 Years
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Gender: Female
Inclusion Criteria
Individuals who currently are female collegiate-level fast-pitch softball athletes competing as pitcher
Started participating as a pitcher in fast-pitch softball at least two years prior to their adolescent growth spurt
Participated as a pitcher in fast-pitch softball for at least two years following their adolescent growth spurt
Have been participating as a pitcher in fast-pitch softball for at least 5 years
Exclusion Criteria
Any known metabolic disease or administration of any bone-specific pharmacological agents
Previous history of a femoral or tibia fracture or stress fracture
History of fracture or stress fracture of any other lower extremity bone within the past 2 years
Surgery in the previous 4 years involving the pelvic girdle or lower extremities
Presence of any implanted surgical device in the lower extremity
Radiography, CT, fluoroscopy or nuclear imaging within the previous year
Known or possible pregnancy
Additional Information:Individuals who currently are female collegiate-level fast-pitch softball athletes competing as pitcher
Started participating as a pitcher in fast-pitch softball at least two years prior to their adolescent growth spurt
Participated as a pitcher in fast-pitch softball for at least two years following their adolescent growth spurt
Have been participating as a pitcher in fast-pitch softball for at least 5 years
Exclusion Criteria
Any known metabolic disease or administration of any bone-specific pharmacological agents
Previous history of a femoral or tibia fracture or stress fracture
History of fracture or stress fracture of any other lower extremity bone within the past 2 years
Surgery in the previous 4 years involving the pelvic girdle or lower extremities
Presence of any implanted surgical device in the lower extremity
Radiography, CT, fluoroscopy or nuclear imaging within the previous year
Known or possible pregnancy
Participants will be paid for their participation.
Updated on
17 Apr 2024.
Study ID: 1501267640
