Effects of Suspension Training on the Balance of Healthy Young Adults

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Healthy
• Interventions: Other: Suspension training

• Registration Number: NCT03889665
• Lead Sponsor: University of Valencia

Brief Summary

Non-specific training through the use of devices in which the subject can be suspended is a technique that has aroused a growing interest in recent years. One of its advantages may be to enhance the balance, since it induces a high level of neuromuscular stimulation. Indeed, a suspension training suppose a high demand of the core musculature, require a high degree of postural control, precise response strategies , anticipatory capacity and muscular conditioning. However, current literature targeting healthy young adults and appraising the specifics effects of suspension training on balance is scarce or non-existent to the best of our knowledge. For this reason this interventional study will primarily assess the effects of suspension training on different balance components.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2019-03-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2019-03-22
• Study First Posted: 2019-03-26
• Study Start: 2019-04-01
• Primary Completion: 2019-05-01
• Study Completion: 2019-05-31
• Status Verified: 2022-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-11-28
• Last Update Posted: 2022-11-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 39

Inclusion Criteria

• Healthy young adults aged between 18 and 30

Exclusion Criteria

• Professional athlete
• Musculoskeletal injury in the last 6 months (i.e. sprain, bone fracture)
• Known balance disorders including vertigo, central or vestibular limitations

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Suspension training group	Suspension training	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Y-Balance test	Change from baseline to four weeks	Measure of dynamic balance

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Emery test	Change from baseline to four weeks	A timed test for static-dynamic balance assessment, the participant stands on one leg over a foam with closed eyes
Posturography measures	Change from baseline to four weeks	Using a T-Plate pedometer
Jumping sideways test	Change from baseline to four weeks	A measure to assess motor coordination under time pressure

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Universitat de València; 🇪🇸 València, Valencia, Spain