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PAPE Effect With Blood Flow Restriction and Push-Up Exercise (Post-Activation Performance Enhancement)

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Blood Flow Restriction Exercise
Registration Number
NCT07015515
Lead Sponsor
Istanbul University
Brief Summary

This study aims to compare the acute effects of push-up exercises performed under different blood flow restriction (BFR) conditions on upper extremity explosive strength performance, measured via the seated unilateral medicine ball throw test.

Detailed Description

The study includes three push-up conditions (BFR, sham BFR, and no BFR). Performance is evaluated via medicine ball throws at the 4th, 8th, and 12th minutes post-exercise. Exercises are applied in a crossover design with 50% limb occlusion pressure (LOP) BFR, sham, and control arms. Throw distance and ball velocity (measured by radar device) are primary outcomes. RPE scale is used to assess perceived exertion.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Being between 18 and 25 years old
  • Being a volleyball player
  • Having trained regularly in the last 6 months
  • Ability to perform at least 5 repetitions of push-up with own body weight
  • Voluntarily agreeing to participate and signing the informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of shoulder or upper extremity injury requiring physical therapy or surgery
  • History of venous thromboembolism
  • Hematological disorders
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Hypertension (systolic/diastolic > 140 mmHg/90 mmHg)
  • History or high risk of deep vein thrombosis
  • Blood clotting disorders
  • Poor circulation
  • Inadequate lymphatic system
  • History of endothelial dysfunction
  • Varicose veins
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Diabetes
  • Easy bruising
  • Active infection
  • Cancer
  • Renal failure
  • Pregnancy
  • Intolerance to intervention

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
throw distancewill be measured immediately after the exercise protocol is completed three times at 4th, 8th, and 12th minutes

Seated unilateral medicine ball throw distance (in cm) -

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Ball velocity (km/h)will be measured by radar device after completion of the exercise three times at 4th, 8th, and 12th minutes

speed at which a ball travels immediately after being thrown

Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)1 day (will be assessed at the end of the push-up exercise)

will be assessed via Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale (6-20). Borg scale is used o quantify an individual's subjective perception of exercise intensity. It provides a numerical scale, typically ranging from 6 to 20. Higher scores on the scale indicate a greater subjective sense of difficulty or effort perceived by the individual.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

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Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
🇹🇷Istanbul, Turkey
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