Effects of Repeated Trunk Flexion on Trunk Neuromuscular Properties.
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
- Enrollment
- 16
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in muscle stiffness
Study Overview
Brief Summary
An interventional study on the effects of repeated trunk flexion exposure on trunk neuromuscular properties.
Detailed Description
An interventional study will include 16 healthy young adults. All participants will complete a 60-min protocol of intermittent trunk flexion. Measurements of trunk neuromuscular properties will be performed prior to and following the 60-min protocol.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Basic Science
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 40 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Physically active at least 3 hours a week
Exclusion Criteria
- •Low back pain in the past 6 months
- •History of chronic low back pain
- •History of spinal or pelvic operation
- •Hypermobility, more than 4 points on Beighton scale
- •Cardiovascular or systemic diseases
- •Pregnancy
Arms & Interventions
Intermittent trunk flexion
60-min intermittent trunk flexion protocol.
Intervention: Repeated trunk flexion (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in muscle stiffness
Time Frame: 90 minutes
Muscle stiffness will be measured in prone lying using ultrasound-based shear wave elastography. Erector spinae and multifidus muscle stiffness will be expressed as the shear modulus value in kilopasquals.
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in length of the spine(90 minutes)
- Change in range of motion(90 minutes)
- Change in muscle activity(90 minutes)
Investigators
MatejVoglar
Assistant professor, PhD
University of Primorska