The Effect of Different Focusing Methods on Muscle Activity
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observational
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of different focusing methods on muscular activity
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for all trials
Started Sep 2022
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
December 4, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
January 11, 2022
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
September 20, 2022
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
October 4, 2022
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
October 4, 2022
CompletedNovember 8, 2022
November 1, 2022
14 days
December 4, 2021
November 7, 2022
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Surface Electromyography
Surface EMG evaluations of Vastus Medialis, Vastus Lateralis, Rectus Femoris, Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus and Gluteus Medius Muscles in 3 conditions in a row(Without a focusing method, With an internal focus, With an external focus
Procedure (During the intervention)
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Foot Posture Index
Baseline, for inclusion criteria
Sit and Reach Test
Baseline, for inclusion criteria
Gluteus Medius Muscle Dynamometer Assessment
Baseline, for inclusion criteria
Ankle Dorsi Flexion Goniometer Assessment
Baseline, for inclusion criteria
Study Arms (1)
1
1. Single leg squat without a clue or focusing method 2. Single leg squat with an external focus 3. Sinlge leg squat with an internal focus
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
Healthy Volunteers
You may qualify if:
- Being between the ages of 18-25
- Having a Body Mass Index between 18.5-24.9
You may not qualify if:
- Having trauma/surgery involving the lower extremity in the last 6 months or having any disorder affecting hip and knee muscle function
- Foot Posture Index score not being between 0 and +5
- Hamstring Flexibility- Sit and Reach Test score greater than +5 cm
- Restricted ankle dorsiflexion angle (It will be expected to be at least 5 degrees more than neutral)
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Emre Serdar Atalay
Ankara, İ̇stanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Emre Serdar Atalay, PhD
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE ONLY
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Assistant Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
December 4, 2021
First Posted
January 11, 2022
Study Start
September 20, 2022
Primary Completion
October 4, 2022
Study Completion
October 4, 2022
Last Updated
November 8, 2022
Record last verified: 2022-11
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share