Contralateral Effects of Unilateral Isokinetic vs. Single-Leg Squat Training on Strength, Proprioception, and Muscle Thickness in Sedentary Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
概览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- Cagatay Muslum Gokdogan
- 入组人数
- 47
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Muscle Strength
概览
简要总结
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the contralateral effects of unilateral training in sedentary women. Specifically, the study compares unilateral isokinetic training and single-leg squat training to determine their effects on strength, proprioception, and muscle thickness in both the trained and untrained lower extremities.
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the training groups. The intervention will be applied to one lower limb only. Strength, proprioception, and muscle thickness will be assessed before and after the intervention period. The primary objective is to evaluate whether unilateral training induces cross-education effects in the contralateral limb.
The findings of this study may contribute to rehabilitation strategies by clarifying the potential benefits of unilateral exercise programs for improving neuromuscular performance and muscle morphology in sedentary individuals.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 35 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •female gender,
- •no lower extremity problems in the last 6 months,
- •not actively participating in sports
排除标准
- •history of orthopedic surgery within the last 2 years,
- •ongoing lower extremity pain, systemic disease that could prevent exercise,
- •a neurological problems.
研究组 & 干预措施
Unilateral Isokinetic Training
Participants in this group will receive unilateral isokinetic strength training applied to one lower extremity only. The contralateral limb will not receive any direct intervention.
干预措施: Unilateral Isokinetic Training (Behavioral)
Unilateral Single-Leg Squat Training
Participants in this group will perform unilateral single-leg squat training on one lower extremity only. The opposite limb will not receive any direct training.
干预措施: Unilateral Single-Leg Squat Training (Behavioral)
Control Group
Participants in this group will not receive any exercise or training intervention during the study period and will continue their usual daily activities.
结局指标
主要结局
Muscle Strength
时间窗: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Muscle strength of the lower extremities will be assessed using isokinetic dynamometry to evaluate peak torque values in both the trained and contralateral limbs.
次要结局
- Proprioception(Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention)
- Muscle Thickness(Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention)
研究者
Cagatay Muslum Gokdogan
Research Assistant
Harran University