Patient Outcomes, Lived Experiences and Clinical Presentation Following Severe Shoulder Injury

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if youth and young adults with a history of severe shoulder injuries in the past 5-15 years differ in musculoskeletal characteristics such as shoulder strength, flexibility, and performance; quality of life; mental health; and activity levels compared to individuals with no history of shoulder injury. We would also like to understand individual lived experiences and perceptions of shoulder joint health following a severe shoulder injury experienced during youth sport participation.

All participants will be asked to complete online questionnaires (~45 minutes) and an in-person shoulder assessment (~45 minutes) at the University of Calgary. Participants who have had a severe, youth sport-related shoulder injury will also be asked to complete a 45-minute interview regarding their experiences with their shoulder injury.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 15 to 33

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

1) You are 15-33 years old
2) You sustained at least one youth sport-related severe shoulder injury 5-15 years ago that was assessed by an athletic therapist, physiotherapist or physician and resulted in time loss from sport of 4 weeks or more OR you have no history of shoulder, elbow, acromioclavicular (AC) joint and cervical injuries.

Exclusion criteria:

1) Musculoskeletal injury within 3 months, prior to testing, resulting in time loss from work, school, or sport
2) Orthopedic surgery in the last 6 months
3) Pregnancy at the time of assessment
4) Any other medical condition that prevents participation in the functional or clinical testing (i.e., neurological symptoms, disorder)

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Contact information

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Principal investigator:

Carolyn Emery

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB24-0397