Investigation of the Acute Effects of Different Physiotherapy Methods Applied to the Patellar Tendon: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 84
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Skin Temperature Change
研究概览
简要总结
This randomized controlled trial investigated the acute effects of different physiotherapy interventions applied to the patellar tendon. Participants were randomly assigned to one of four groups: deep friction massage, thermal agent application, quadriceps resistance exercise, or a control group. Each intervention was delivered in a single session. Outcomes of the study included changes in skin temperature, muscle strength, flexibility, and pulse rate. All measurements were taken immediately before the intervention and again immediately after, 15 minutes after, and 60 minutes after the intervention. The study was conducted with healthy adult volunteers. The results of this study are expected to contribute to a better understanding of how different physiotherapy modalities acutely influence the patellar tendon region.
详细描述
This study examined the immediate physiological responses of the patellar tendon region following different physiotherapy interventions. Participants were allocated into four groups: (1) deep friction massage applied directly to the patellar tendon, (2) a locally applied superficial thermal agent, (3) a structured quadriceps resistance exercise protocol, and (4) a no-intervention control group. Each intervention was administered as a single session under standardized laboratory conditions.
Outcome measures included skin temperature assessed with thermal imaging, quadriceps muscle strength measured with a handheld dynamometer, flexibility assessed by standardized clinical procedures, and pulse rate. All measurements were collected at four time points: immediately before the intervention, immediately after, 15 minutes after, and 60 minutes after the intervention.
The study was conducted with healthy adult volunteers to evaluate the acute physiological effects of commonly used physiotherapy modalities on the patellar tendon region. The findings are intended to inform clinical decision-making by clarifying how different physiotherapy techniques influence tendon-related parameters within the first hour following treatment.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Investigator)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 24 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Ages 18 to 24 years
- •Not having engaged in regular exercise training within the past 6 months
- •Body Mass Index (BMI) below 30
- •Ability to complete all assessment procedures
- •Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent
排除标准
- •Presence of any systemic or musculoskeletal disorder
- •Onset of pain during the assessment procedure
- •History of knee joint or peri-articular injury within the past 6 months
- •Presence of neurological, vascular, or rheumatological disease
- •Any dermatological condition that may affect skin integrity
研究组 & 干预措施
Deep Friction Massage
A single session of deep friction massage applied directly to the patellar tendon
干预措施: Deep Friction Massage (Other)
Thermal Agent Application
A locally applied superficial thermal agent delivered as a single session.
干预措施: Thermal Agent Application (Other)
Quadriceps Exercise
A single session of standardized quadriceps resistance exercise protocol.
干预措施: Quadriceps Exercise (Other)
Control
No treatment administered; participants remained at rest during the session.
结局指标
主要结局
Skin Temperature Change
时间窗: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 15 minutes after, 60 minutes after
Skin temperature of the patellar tendon region measured using infrared thermography at four time points to analyze acute thermal response.
Quadirceps Muscle Strength
时间窗: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 15 minutes after, 60 minutes after
Isometric quadriceps muscle strength measured with a handheld dynamometer at four time points to assess acute changes following intervention.
Hamstring and Quadriceps Flexibility
时间窗: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 15 minutes after, 60 minutes after
Flexibility of the quadriceps and hamstring assessed using a standardized stretching test at four time points to assess evaluate changes.
Dorsalis Pedis Pulse Rate
时间窗: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 15 minutes after, 60 minutes after
Pulse rate measured by palpation at four time points (baseline, immediately after intervention, 15 minutes, and 60 minutes) to evaluate acute cardiovascular response to the intervention.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Elif Akduran
Principal İnvestigator
Dokuz Eylul University