Table 1 Summary of the measurements during the different phases of the KHAST
Phase | Measurements | Equipment/tools |
|---|---|---|
Baseline (September 2014 and 2015) | Gender. Match and training exposure, injury history, handball level, playing position, athletic identity. Shoulder ROM, stability, strength and JPS. Neck control. Trunk mobility. Scapular dyskinesis. | Modified OSTRC overuse injury questionnaire Fahlström’s questionnaire AIMS questionnaire KHAST test protocol |
Follow-up September 2014 to May 2015 and September 2015 to May 2016 | Weekly reports on injuries and training and game load. | Modified OSTRC overuse injury questionnaire |
Follow-up on subgroup September 2014 to May 2015 and September 2015 to May 2016 | Weekly reports on injuries and training and game load. Bi-monthly measurements; Shoulder ROM, stability, strength and JPS. Neck control. Trunk mobility. Scapular dyskinesis. | Modified OSTRC overuse injury questionnaire KHAST test protocol |
Follow-up once every semester 2014–2018 | Physical profile including; bench press, deep squats, Cooper’s test, 10 and 20-m sprint, squat jumps, CMJ, hand grip strength, clean lifts, chins, dips, weight and height. | Handgrip dynamometer, timing gates, measuring tape, scale and gym equipment |