Balance and Weight Distributions at Kneeling

Completed

• Conditions: Weight, Body; Balanced

• Registration Number: NCT05678842
• Lead Sponsor: Hacettepe University

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine balance parameters and weight distributions at different kneeling positions.

Detailed Description

A cross-sectional study design was used to describe the balance parameters and weight-bearing distributions on knee in different kneeling positions with different ankle conditions. The participants signed informed consent forms before the study was performed on a voluntary basis. Inclusion criteria were defined as being between 18-30 years old and not having knee pain with kneeling. Exclusion criteria were previous history of lower limb pain/pathology, trauma, and/or surgery, any neurological, rheumatological or oncological disorders that would affect balance, have performed high intensity physical activities last 72 hours before test day, and BMI \> 25. Balance parameters and weight distribution to each knee were evaluated three times at upright kneeling (UK) and full kneeling (FK) positions, in different ankle conditions (dorsiflexion and plantarflexion) with static balance device. Test-retest ICC values were calculated for all procedures.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-02-16
• Primary Completion: 2022-10-15
• Study Completion: 2022-12-15
• Study First Submitted: 2022-12-15
• Status Verified: 2023-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-01-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-01-07
• Study First Posted: 2023-01-10
• Last Update Posted: 2023-01-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

• being between 18-30 years old
• not having knee pain with kneeling

Exclusion Criteria

• previous history of lower limb pain/pathology,
• trauma, and/or surgery, any neurological, rheumatological or oncological disorders that would affect balance,
• have performed high intensity physical activities last 72 hours before test day,
• BMI > 25

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To investigate balance parameters (postural sway (mm) ) in different kneeling positions.	one year	Balance parameters and weight distribution to each knee were evaluated three times at upright kneeling (UK) and full kneeling (FK) positions, in different ankle conditions (dorsiflexion and plantarflexion) with static balance device. HurSmart balance system (HUR smart balance, HUR, Helsinki, Finland) was used for assessed the static balance. Postural sways to antero-posterior (A-P) and medio-lateral (M-L) directions were calculated.
weight distributions (kg) in different kneeling positions.	one year	weight distribution to each knee were evaluated three times at upright kneeling (UK) and full kneeling (FK) positions, in different ankle conditions (dorsiflexion and plantarflexion) with static balance device. HurSmart balance system (HUR smart balance, HUR, Helsinki, Finland) was used for assessed the weight distribution.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hacettepe University; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey