Load During Sweep Rowing and the Influence on the Posture

Completed

• Conditions: Postural Scoliosis; Muscle Hypertonia; Postural; Defect
• Interventions: Diagnostic Test: DIERS formetic 4D

• Registration Number: NCT05685563
• Lead Sponsor: Charles University, Czech Republic

Brief Summary

The aim is to assess the influence of asymmetric training on the locomotor system in sweep rowers. To analyse possible changes objectively, the axial position of the hull will be assessed using Moiré topography, and the symmetry of foot loading will be monitored with a pedobarograph. Furthermore, the Visual Analog scale and Cluster of Laslett will determine whether an asymmetric load can provoke pain in the lumbar region or cause a blockage in the SI joint. In the experimental study, there will be three different groups of participants. Selected sweep rowers will make the first study group. The second group will consist of scull rowers, and the last control group will consist of people with no experience with rowing. The selected participants will undergo the first measurement at the turn of the spring and summer seasons when intensive preparation for rowing competitions begins, in which sweep rowers train mainly on water and asymmetrically. The measurement results in the three groups will be further compared with each other to evaluate whether statistically significant differences can be found.

Detailed Description

Methods: 21 sweep rowers, 20 scull rowers and 23 non-rowing peers were enrolled on the study of this diploma thesis. Each subject was assessed using DIERS formetic 4D and DIERS pedoscan devices. Additionally, participants in each group were assessed by FAIR test, Cluster of Laslett, trigger point palpation of the m. piriformis and Visual analogue scale were used to assess pain intensity in the lumbar region.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-07-01
• Primary Completion: 2022-02-28
• Study Completion: 2022-03-31
• Study First Submitted: 2022-12-31
• Status Verified: 2023-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-01-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-01-05
• Study First Posted: 2023-01-17
• Last Update Posted: 2023-01-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 64

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
sweep rowers	DIERS formetic 4D	Each subject was assessed using DIERS formetic 4D and DIERS pedoscan devices. Additionally, participants in each group were assessed by FAIR test, Cluster of Laslett, trigger point palpation of the m. piriformis and Visual analogue scale.
control non-rowers	DIERS formetic 4D	Each subject was assessed using DIERS formetic 4D and DIERS pedoscan devices. Additionally, participants in each group were assessed by FAIR test, Cluster of Laslett, trigger point palpation of the m. piriformis and Visual analogue scale.
scull rowers	DIERS formetic 4D	Each subject was assessed using DIERS formetic 4D and DIERS pedoscan devices. Additionally, participants in each group were assessed by FAIR test, Cluster of Laslett, trigger point palpation of the m. piriformis and Visual analogue scale.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Scoliotic angle in sweep rowers during walking	one-time measurement	observation of rotational deviation of the trunk during walking
Trunk deviation in the frontal plane and COP deviation	one-time measurement	observation of later-lateral deviation of he trunk
Rotation deviation of the trunk at the level of L3 vertebrae and sway area of COP	one-time measurement	observation of changed position of the trunk and pelvis
Cluster of Laslett testing	one-time measurement	observation of the mobility of sacroiliac joint
Magnitude of scoliotic angle	one-time measurement	observation of the level of scoliotic deviation

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Charles University, Faculty of physical education and sport; 🇨🇿 Praha, Czechia