Examining Factors Influencing Thoracolumbar Mobility in Runners

NCT06269224 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: HU-FTR-KS-01
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 90
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The presence of to is thoracolumbar (TL) mobility a significant aspect in the context of running. Most of the factors may be related to certain kinematic parameters of the lumbopelvic-hip complex during running.

Conditions

Runners; Mobility; Fascia; Range of Motion

Keywords

running; Latissimus Dorsi; Tone; Elasticity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Myoton Assessment

  The passive mechanical properties of the muscle (Tone, Stiffness, and Elasticity) were measured using the Myoton-3 myotonometer medical device (Myoton Ltd., Estonia, EU) (ICC: 0.80-0.93). The patients were positioned prone with a thin rolled towel placed under their foreheads and their arms in a 180˚ flexion position for a fifteen-minute period of rest. In our study, a point 5 cm below the lower tip of the scapula was identified along the imaginary line of the LD muscle. The probe was at a 90˚ angle to the skin. The measurements were repeated ten times at one-second intervals and the average values were recorded. These values were then calculated for dominant and nondominant sides.

  1 month

Study Arms (1)

There are 3 groups. 2 groups consist of runners and 1 group consists of sedentary individuals.

Participants were recreational runners who run between 20 to 50 km weekly; one group consisted of 35 runners who had been RTY, the second group consisted of 35 runners who had been running for RSM; the third group was composed of 35 sedentary individuals identified using the Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire. Participants were within the age range of 30 to 45. Exclusion criteria encompassed a history of lower extremity or lumbar-related surgery within the last year and a body mass index (BMI) exceeding the normal threshold of 24.5 kg/m².

Other: Participants were recreational runners who run between 20 to 50 km weekly; each one has 35 runners.

Interventions

Participants were recreational runners who run between 20 to 50 km weekly; each one has 35 runners. OTHER

The Myoton device was used over the Latissimus Dorsi (LD) muscle on both dominant and nondominant sides to measure muscle tone (Hz), elasticity, and stiffness (N/m) values. Trunk flexibility and flexibility of lumbar extensor muscles were measured with tape measurement (cm). The trunk range of motion (ROM, ˚) was measured using goniometer. Thoracolumbar Fascia Length Test and Modified Schober Test were used for thoracolumbar (TLF) fascia flexibility. The weekly training distance (km), duration (h) and daily water consumption (lt) rates were recorded. The percentage of individuals experiencing lower extremity injuries and lower back pain within the RSM group was calculated.

There are 3 groups. 2 groups consist of runners and 1 group consists of sedentary individuals.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The participants were recreational runners who run between 20 to 50 km weekly. The first group consisted of 35 runners who had been running for the last two years (RTY) while the second group had 35 runners who had been running for the last six months (RSM). The third group was composed of 35 sedentary individuals identified using the Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire.

You may qualify if:

• The participants were within the age range of 30 to 45.

You may not qualify if:

• The history of lower extremity or lumbar-related surgery within the last year and a body mass index (BMI) exceeding the normal threshold of 24.5 kg/m².

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hacettepe University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Altındağ, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Hacettepe University

  university

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 11, 2024
• First Posted: February 21, 2024
• Study Start: September 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2023
• Study Completion: January 1, 2024
• Last Updated: February 22, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)