Neurodynamics to Improve Jump Functionality in Trampoline Jump Gymnasts

NCT04289857 | Withdrawn

• 1 other identifier: Neuro
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: N/A
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of neurodynamics is to restore homeostasis of peripheral nerves. In the current context there is varied evidence that links neurodynamics with clinical pain treatments or different pathologies, but little evidence regarding changes in the functionality of athletes, which could be related to improvements in performance. The main objective of the study is to determine if the neurodynamic technique is effective in increasing the range of hip mobility and in increasing the jump with counter movement. Randomized, simple blind clinical study. 15 trampoline jumping gymnasts will be randomized to the two study groups: experimental (active sciatic neurodynamics techniques) and control (without intervention). The intervention will last 4 weeks, with 3 weekly sessions of approximately 5 minutes each. The study variables will be the range of hip flexion movement (goniometry) and the countermove jump (My Jump® application). A descriptive statistical analysis will be performed calculating the main statistical characteristics. The sample distribution will be calculated using a Shapiro-Wills analysis. The changes after each evaluation will be analyzed with the t-student test and with an ANOVA of repeated measures the intra and intersubject effect will be observed. The effect size will be calculated using Cohen's formula. It is intended to observe improvement in the range of hip flexion movement and in the jump with countermovement.

Conditions

Athlete Foot

Keywords

Gymnastics trampoline; Neurodynamics; Jump; Range of motion; Randomized clinical trial

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change from baseline hip flexion after treatment and at month

  Using a universal goniometer. The subject will be placed supine on a stretcher, identifying the lateral condyle of the femur with a marker, as well as the head of the fibula and the fibular malleolus. The goniometer axis will be placed on the projection of the greater trochanter of the femur. One of the arms of the goniometer arms will be placed parallel to the table (checked with a level). The athlete will be asked for active hip flexion by keeping the knee and ankle in the extended position, being careful not to bend the knee, or swing the pelvis backwards and without turning the hip to external rotation. The other arm of the goniometer will be placed in the direction of the line between the head of the fibula and the fibular malleolus. The unit of measure is the degree, a numerical value whose normal range is 0º-120º

  Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after one month follow-up visit

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change from baseline jump height with counter movement after treatment and at month

  Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after one month follow-up visit

Study Arms (2)

Experimental group

EXPERIMENTAL

Each session will last a maximum of 5 minutes, taking place for 3 days a week, over a period of 4 weeks. The intervention will be performed at the start of training (before warm-up).

Other: Neurodynamic training

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Athletes included in the control group will not perform any intervention, continuing with their usual routine.

Interventions

Neurodynamic training OTHER

Starting from a sitting position on a stretcher, with dorsolumbar flexion, it is required to maintain that posture throughout the exercise. Sliding with the straight leg sitting consists of performing alternate movements. First, knee extension and dorsal ankle flexion will be performed, increasing neural tension, combined with cervical extension (to decrease neural tension) in the first instance. Subsequently, knee flexion and plantar ankle flexion (decreasing neural tension) combined with cervical flexion (increasing neural tension) will be performed. The dosage of the technique will be: two seconds for each movement, with 10 repetitions of each one. All sessions will be led by one of the group's researchers.

Experimental group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Trampoline jumping gymnasts
• Male
• Aged between 18 and 30 years
• Who train at least 2 days a week
• Federated in the Madrid Gymnastics Federation

You may not qualify if:

• Subjects who have a medical diagnosis of musculoskeletal pathology at the time of beginning the study
• Neural pathology in the last 6 months
• With cognitive deficit that prevents them from understanding physical tests and questionnaires
• Have not signed the informed consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia: lead

Study Sites (1)

Universidad Europea de Madrid

Madrid, Comunity of Madrid, 28670, Spain

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Tinea Pedis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Tinea; Dermatomycoses; Mycoses; Bacterial Infections and Mycoses; Infections; Skin Diseases, Infectious; Foot Dermatoses; Foot Diseases; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Pruritus; Skin Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: NETWORK
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 27, 2020
• First Posted: February 28, 2020
• Study Start: March 2, 2020
• Primary Completion: May 20, 2020
• Study Completion: June 10, 2020
• Last Updated: September 2, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-09

Locations

ES (1)