Investigation of the Effect of Different Term Stretching Exercise on Muscle Elasticity in Two Different Muscle Groups

NCT04837287 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 09.2020.47
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 22
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In the literature, the evidence regarding the effects of different static stretching times on elasticity is very limited, and the evidence on the effects on flexibility varies. Although 10 to 30 seconds of static stretching is said to be effective, studies on which duration is effective for which muscle group are quite limited. Based on these, the aim of this study is to examine the effects of stretching exercises of different periods on muscle elasticity to be applied to thin and thick muscle groups. In order to evaluate its effectiveness, assessment of evaluation of muscle flexibility, active-passive range of motion were being applied.

Conditions

Rehabilitation; Muscle Tightness

Keywords

Static Stretching Exercises; Stretching Time; Muscle Elasticity; Muscle Flexibility

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Elasticity of the Muscle

  The method of measurement consists of recording damped natural oscillation of soft biological tissue in the form of an acceleration signal and the subsequent simultaneous computation of the parameters of State of Tension, Biomechanical and Viscoelastic properties. Damped natural oscillation is induced by an exterior, low force quick-release mechanical impulse under constant pre-load. At the end of this measurement, information about the muscle elasticity in logarithmic decrement on muscle is obtained. In our study, this measurement will be evaluated with Myoton.

  Pre exercise and Week 8

Secondary Outcomes (7)

• Tone of the Muscle

  Pre exercise and Week 8

• Stiffness of the Muscle

  Pre exercise and Week 8

• Demographic Data Form

  Pre exercise

• Hamstring Muscle Flexibility

  Pre exercise, Measurement for 7 weeks, Week 8

• Gracilis Muscle Flexibility

  Pre exercise, Measurement for 7 weeks, Week 8

Study Arms (2)

Static Stretching Exercise for 10 Seconds

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

After the participants are given one session of training, the participants do the exercises themselves at home.

Other: Static Stretching Exercise for 10 Seconds

Static Stretching Exercise for 30 Seconds

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

After the participants are given one session of training, the participants do the exercises themselves at home.

Other: Static Stretching Exercise for 30 Seconds

Interventions

Static Stretching Exercise for 10 Seconds OTHER

The participants were asked to do a static stretching exercise for the Hamstring and Gracilis muscles for 10 seconds. The participants were asked to continue for 8 weeks, 3 days a week, 3 times a day - 10 repetitions.

Static Stretching Exercise for 10 Seconds

Static Stretching Exercise for 30 Seconds OTHER

The participants were asked to do a static stretching exercise for the Hamstring and Gracilis muscles for 30 seconds. The participants were asked to continue for 8 weeks, 3 days a week, 3 times a day - 10 repetitions.

Static Stretching Exercise for 30 Seconds

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Being between the ages of 20-45
• Have not had any disability or surgery in the past 6 months
• Not exercising regularly in the last 6 months
• No neural signs
• To participate regularly in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Exercising regularly in the last 6 months,
• Having any disability or surgery not allowing stretching exercise,
• Having hip-knee-waist problem
• Having comorbidities not allowing stretching exercise such as inflammatory rheumatic disease, orthopedic and neurological disease

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Marmara University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Marmara University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Study Officials

• Fatma Dilge AŞIK, PT

  Marmara University Faculty of Health Sciences

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Eda TONGA, Assoc. Prof.

  Marmara University Faculty of Health Sciences

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Yavuz YAKUT, Prof. Dr.

  Hasan Kalyoncu University Faculty of Health Sciences

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Fatma Dilge AŞIK, PT

CONTACT

0506 371 44 44; asikfatmadilge@gmail.com

Eda TONGA, Assoc. Prof.

CONTACT

eda.tonga@marmara.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: The participants of the study will be included in the stretching exercise program, but the participants will not have information about which group the participants belong to.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc. Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 21, 2021
• First Posted: April 8, 2021
• Study Start: February 10, 2020
• Primary Completion: July 1, 2021
• Study Completion: July 1, 2021
• Last Updated: April 8, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-04

Locations

TU (1)