Investigation of the Acute Effects of a Single Session of Action Observation and Motor Imagery Training on Upper Extremity Balance, Muscle Oxygenation, and Fatigue in Young Adults
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 42
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stability Test
研究概览
简要总结
Action observation (AO) and motor imagery (MI) interventions are frequently employed both in the rehabilitation process following orthopedic injuries and surgeries, with aims such as reducing pain and increasing joint range of motion, as well as in the rehabilitation of neurological disorders to restore motor functions and achieve functional independence. In recent years, it has been demonstrated that AO and MI training can exert positive effects on motor performance and neurophysiological activation. Notably, when AO and MI training are applied in combination, it has been suggested that they produce a more pronounced impact on motor performance and support motor learning processes. The effects of these techniques have generally been evaluated following long-term interventions, and there is limited data in the literature regarding their effects after a single session. Furthermore, it has been shown in the literature that action observation and motor imagery training can elicit cortical activation. However, current scientific evidence concerning the peripheral effects of these interventions remains limited. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to investigate the acute effects of a single session of action observation and motor imagery training on upper extremity balance, muscle oxygenation, and fatigue in asymptomatic young adult males
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 25 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Male
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •To be between 18 and 25 years of age
- •To have no history of any surgical procedure involving the upper extremity
- •To be male**
- •Since the Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stability Test is conducted in a different position for females, only male participants will be included in the study to maintain group homogeneity.
排除标准
- •Scoring 24 or below on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE)
- •Having hearing, visual, or perceptual impairments that may affect the study outcomes
- •Presence of any upper extremity problem
- •Having neurological, metabolic, or systemic diseases
研究组 & 干预措施
Action Observation Group
Prior to the intervention, the Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stability Test will be administered to determine participants' upper extremity balance levels. Participants in the group will watch video recordings of the Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stability Test, performed by a third person, from various angles, at both normal and slow motion speeds, for a total duration of 10 minutes. Following the intervention, the Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stability Test will be performed in four repetitions, identical to the pre-intervention assessment. In order to prevent fatigue from influencing the outcomes, participants will be given a 5-minute rest period between the pre- and post-intervention assessments. The Moxy device will continuously monitor throughout all procedures. The fatigue levels of the participants will be evaluated prior to and following the test.
干预措施: Action Observation (Other)
Action Observation combined with Motor Imagery Group
Prior to the intervention, the Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stability Test will be administered to determine participants' upper extremity balance levels. Participants in this group will be asked to imagine themselves performing the Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stability Test while watching video recordings of the test, captured from different angles and executed by a third person, for a total duration of 10 minutes at both normal and slow-motion speeds. Following the intervention, the Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stability Test will be performed in four repetitions, identical to the pre-intervention assessment. In order to prevent fatigue from influencing the outcomes, participants will be given a 5-minute rest period between the pre- and post-intervention assessments. The Moxy device will continuously monitor throughout all procedures. The fatigue levels of the participants will be evaluated prior to and following the test.
干预措施: Action Observation combined with Motor Imagery (Other)
Control Group
Prior to the intervention, the Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stability Test will be administered to determine participants' upper extremity balance levels. The participants will watch landscape and nature-themed videos for a duration of 10 minutes. Following the intervention, the Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stability Test will be performed in four repetitions, identical to the pre-intervention assessment. In order to prevent fatigue from influencing the outcomes, participants will be given a 5-minute rest period between the pre- and post-intervention assessments. The Moxy device will continuously monitor throughout all procedures. The fatigue levels of the participants will be evaluated prior to and following the test.
干预措施: Sham (No Treatment) (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stability Test
时间窗: immediately after the intervention
In this test, participants assume a push-up position, positioned between two parallel strips placed on the floor, and touch the opposite strips in a cross-body manner with their hands for 15 seconds. The total number of touches is recorded as the score. The test is performed four times, with a 45-second rest interval between each trial. The participant's test score is calculated as the average of the scores from the last three trials.
Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stability Test
时间窗: Before Intervention
In this test, participants assume a push-up position, positioned between two parallel strips placed on the floor, and touch the opposite strips in a cross-body manner with their hands for 15 seconds. The total number of touches is recorded as the score. The test is performed four times, with a 45-second rest interval between each trial. The participant's test score is calculated as the average of the scores from the last three trials.
次要结局
- Muscle oxygenation(Before Intervention)
- Muscle Oxygenation(immediately after the intervention)
- Modified Borg Scale(immediately after the intervention)
- Modified Borg Scale(pre-intervention)
研究者
Eren Ozen
Principal Investigator
Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University