An Investigation of Acute Effects of Static Stretching Duration on Gastrocnemius Muscle Vascularization by Superb Microvascular Imaging Method
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Muscle vascularization
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Stretching effects skeletal muscle flexibility, vascularity and physical performance. The aim of our study is to examine the acute effects of static stretching duration on gastrocnemius muscle vascularization in healthy participants by superb microvascular imaging (SMI) and to compare the effects of 2 and 5 minutes of static stretching on blood flow.
Detailed Description
The study will be included 30 healthy volunteers. The participants will be divided into two groups. Static stretching was administered to the gastrocnemius muscle. Stretching applications will be applied to the first group for 2 minutes and to the second group for 5 minutes. Muscle vascularization will be evaluated by a new method, superb microvascular imaging (SMI). SMI is a recently developed ultrasound imaging technique that aims to visualize low velocity and small diameter blood vessel flow.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Investigator)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 35 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Healthy volunteers between the ages of 18-35,
- •Without knee, hip, ankle and waist pathology,
- •Has not undergone any surgery on the lower extremity.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Rheumatic, musculoskeletal, neurological and vestibular problems,
- •Bone pathologies,
- •Joint laxity,
- •Connective tissue disorders
- •Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, arthritic or inflammatory problems
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Muscle vascularization
Time Frame: 10 minutes after the application.
The evaluation of muscle vascularization will be made using the Superb microvascular imaging method by a radiologist. Superb microvascular imaging is a recently developed ultrasound imaging technique that aims to visualize low velocity and small diameter blood vessel flow.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Kamile UZUN AKKAYA
Principal Investigator
Yuksek Ihtisas University