Efficiency of Different Types of Stretching Exercises on Gastrocnemius Tightness
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 48
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Ankle-foot Dorsiflexion Index
研究概览
简要总结
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effects of different types and durations of gastrocnemius stretching on the viscoelastic properties of the gastrocnemius muscle, Achilles tendon, and plantar fascia.In addition, pain threshold of the gastrocnemius muscle and plantar fascia, as well as on hamstring tightness will be measured.
详细描述
The study will include a total of at least 48 individuals who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subsequently, participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups for gastrocnemius stretching exercises of different durations and types. Participants in Group I will perform sustained stretching with a towel, those in Group II will perform intermittent stretching with a towel, those in Group III will perform sustained stretching against the wall, and those in Group IV will perform intermittent stretching against the wall. The stretching exercises will be performed under the supervision of one of the researcher. Compliance with the stretching exercise will be evaluated by keeping a daily log.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Interventions and assessment will be performed by separate researchers.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 25 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Age of 18 to 25 years
- •Having a gastrocnemius muscle tightness in the dominant side
排除标准
- •History of lower extremity surgery or trauma
- •Diagnosis of fibromyalgia, neurological disease, achilles tendinopathy, metatarsalgia, acute ankle sprain, tarsal tunnel syndrome, or heel pad syndrome
- •Having received physiotherapy related to the lower extremities within the last six months
- •A body mass index (BMI) above 30 kg/m2
- •Having received a local steroid injection within the last six weeks
- •The presence of a local infection
- •The presence of rheumatic or other systemic inflammatory diseases
- •Diabetes or other metabolic diseases
- •Nerve compression syndrome
- •Currently using painkillers
- •Diagnosis of neurological heel pain
- •A positive navicular drop test result
- •Having engaged in strenuous exercise within the last 24 hours
- •Not being fully compliant with the exercise program
结局指标
主要结局
Ankle-foot Dorsiflexion Index
时间窗: Change from baseline ankle dorsiflexion range of motion at seventh and fourteen day
The ankle-foot dorsiflexion index will be used to assess both the tightness of the gastrocnemius muscle and the effectiveness of stretches. The individual's dorsiflexion range of motion will be measured using the lunge test, with measurements taken in both knee extension and flexion positions, and the difference between these measurements will be recorded as the ankle-foot dorsiflexion index.
Measurement of the Viscoelastic Properties
时间窗: Change from baseline viscoelastic properties at seventh and fourteen day
The effect of stretches on the viscoelastic properties of the stretched muscle and its associated anatomical regions will be evaluated non-invasively using the myotonometer. Measurements will be taken on the medial and lateral gastrocnemius, Achilles tendon, and plantar fascia. The measurement areas will be marked prior to measurement. Measurements of the gastrocnemius and Achilles tendon will be taken with individuals lying prone, knees extended, and ankles in a neutral position. Measurement of plantar fascia tone will be taken with individuals lying prone, hips in neutral, knees extended, ankles in neutral position with goniometer assistance, and supported. All measurements will be taken three times, and the averages will be recorded.
次要结局
- Measurement of the Mechanosensitivity(Change from baseline pain at seventh and fourteen day)
- Assessment of Hamstring Tightness(Change from baseline hamstring tightness at seventh and fourteen day)
研究者
Omer Dursun
Asst. Prof.
Bitlis Eren University