Comparison Of Isometric And Isokinetic Strength Training Effects On Physical Performance In Athletes With Knee Pain

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Knee Injuries

• Registration Number: NCT03641781
• Lead Sponsor: Isra University

Brief Summary

Frequent sports events causing more injuries in athletes causing decline in their performance. Injuries around knee joint are common. Strength training of hamstring and quadriceps are effective tool in rehabilitation. The multi-speeds and multi-angles strength training plans were used to see the effects on symptoms and performance in athletes.

Detailed Description

A total of 69 athletes with knee pain were recruited and randomly divided into two groups. 50 athletes completed the training programs, 25 in each group. Data was also collected from healthy athletes for normative values. International Knee Documentation Committee subjective knee evaluation form was used to report the athlete's knee condition and severity of symptoms including pain. Biodex isokinetic system was used for isokinetic and isometric strength trainings and kinetic data collection. Physical performance of an athlete was assessed by components of fitness through two commonly used tests: Illinois agility run test and vertical jump test. The athletic single leg stability test was used to assess the stability of athletes on Biodex Balance System.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-01
• Primary Completion: 2016-09
• Study Completion: 2016-11
• Status Verified: 2018-08
• Study First Submitted: 2018-08-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-08-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-08-20
• Study First Posted: 2018-08-22
• Last Update Posted: 2018-08-22

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• The adult athletes between ages 18 to 35 years.
• Athletes with unilateral knee pain.
• Both male and female.

Exclusion Criteria

• Athletes with bilateral knee pain and any deformity around knee were excluded from this study.
• Any other joint involvement of lower limb while assessment were also excluded from study.
• Athletes with recent history of surgeries for fractures or ligamentous reconstruction were excluded from this study.
• Patients who were medically unstable.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
change in Agility Run Test time	change from baseline through completion an average of 3 weeks	The agility run test was conducted by placing cones at the non-slippery surface. The time to complete the test was recorded by using stop watch. A 10 Meter distance in figure of 8 was made on ground with help of cones. Time taken to complete was recorded in seconds.
change in Vertical Jump test height	change from baseline through completion an average of 3 weeks	Vertical jump test was conducted by using the measuring tape placed on wall. Athletes were standing along the wall and the standing height, the highest level of finger touching the wall was recorded initially. Athlete then jumped vertically and marked on the wall and performed three repetitions. The greatest difference between initial standing height and after jump height was recorded as score of vertical jump.
change in Athletic single leg stability test	change from baseline through completion an average of 3 weeks	The athletic single leg stability test was used to assess the stability of athlete conducted by using Biodex Balance System SD (Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. NY, USA). Athletes were standing on involved leg and platform setting was at level 4. Athletes performed 3 repetitions of 20 seconds each with 10 seconds rest between the repetitions to complete the test. Overall stability index, anterior posterior index, and medial lateral index were recorded.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
change in Peak Torque value (FT-LB)	change from baseline through completion an average of 3 weeks	Highest muscular force output at any moment during a repetition. Peak torque indicates the muscle's maximum strength capability. This is also equivalent to a 1-repetition maximum (RM) isotonic strength test.