Effects of a 60-min Repeated Trunk Flexion Protocol on Trunk Neuromuscular Properties.
- Conditions
- Occupational Exposure
- Registration Number
- NCT05511896
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Primorska
- 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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 16
- Physically active at least 3 hours a week
- 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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in muscle stiffness 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 Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in length of the spine 90 minutes The length of spine will be measured on a custom-developed stadiometer, with the participants in a seated position.
Change in muscle activity 90 minutes Muscle activity will be measured using electromyography during standing.
Change in range of motion 90 minutes Trunk flexion range of motion will be evaluated using inertial measuring units during bending in standing position.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences
🇸🇮Izola, Primorska, Slovenia
University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences🇸🇮Izola, Primorska, Slovenia