Effect of Deep Oscillation Treatment as a Method for Recovery in Soccer

Effect of Deep Oscillation Treatment as a Method for Recovery After Fatiguing Soccer Training. A Randomized Cross-Over Study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Deep Oscillation (DO) self-treatment on recovery after fatiguing soccer training. We investigate deep oscillation (DO) self treatment as a measure to promote regeneration, hypothesizing that DO leads to an accelerated recovery within the first 48h after fatiguing training with positive effect on the maximum strength, rated perceived exertion, creatinkinase (CK) values and DOMS compared to no treatment after an .

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Recovery time between in association football (soccer) often is not long enough to completely restore. Insufficient recovery can result in a reduced performance and suboptimal development in the training process and a higher risk for injuries. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Deep Oscillation (DO) self-treatment on recovery after fatiguing soccer training. Deep Oscillation is a unique method which is characterized by an alternating electrostatic which results in a deep resonance vibration of patients tissue.

Methods: In a randomized crossover study design including 10 soccer players of the 5th german devision the following parameters will be evaluated directly before and 48h after an fatiguing soccer specific exercise: Maximum isokinetic strength of the leg and hip extensors and flexors (Con-Trex® Leg Press, Physiomed, Germany), rating of perceived exertion (RPE) during isokinetic testing (Borg scale 6-20) and creatine kinase (CK) serum levels. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS; visual analogue scale 1-10) will be recorded 24 and 48h post-exercise. At random half of the group will perform a DO self-treatment twice daily (4 applications) for 15 minutes each, whereas the other half gets no intervention. 4 weeks later in a cross-over design the same procedure will be conducted again.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

8

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Bavaria
      • Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany, 91052
        • Institute of Medical Physics, University Erlangen-Nurnberg

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 30 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • active soccer player in of the 5th devision

Exclusion Criteria:

  • health problems
  • medication with impact on the endpoints

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Deep Oscillation (DO) self treatment
DO self treatment with the device "mobile" (Physiomed, Laipersdorf, Germany; U.S. patent 7,343,203 B2). The device produces an alternating electrostatic field, which results in a low-frequency vibration penetrating the tissue. The Field is pulsed at a frequency of 90 Hz. For self-treatment, each volunteer is given an apparatus to take home. An applicator with a diameter of 9 cm is used. The treatment will be carried out in the morning and evening for 15 minutes each in supine position on a sofa. In accordance with the technique of classical manual lymphatic drainage, stroking and circular movements in the upper and lower leg and the inguinal area take place in a fixed order.
DO self treatment with the device "mobile" (Physiomed, Laipersdorf, Germany; U.S. patent 7,343,203 B2).The device produces an alternating electrostatic field, which results in a low-frequency vibration penetrating the tissue. The Field is pulsed at a frequency of 90 Hz. For self-treatment, each volunteer is given an apparatus to take home. An applicator with a diameter of 9 cm is used. The treatment will be carried out in the morning and evening for 15 minutes each in supine position on a sofa. In accordance with the technique of classical manual lymphatic drainage, stroking and circular movements in the upper and lower leg and the inguinal area take place in a fixed order.
Other Names:
  • electrotherapy
  • electrostatic fields
No Intervention: No intervention, control
No intervention

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Isokinetic maximum leg strength
Time Frame: prae fatiguing exercise and 48hours post
Maximum isokinetic strength of the leg- extensors and flexors is tested using a ConTrex isokinetic leg press (Physiomed, Laipers-dorf, Germany).
prae fatiguing exercise and 48hours post

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Rating of perceived exertion (RPE)
Time Frame: during isokinetic testing prae fatiguing exercise and 48hours post
Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) is obtained immediately after the maximum strength test, using Borg´s 20-point scale.
during isokinetic testing prae fatiguing exercise and 48hours post
Creatine kinase (CK)
Time Frame: prae fatiguing exercise and 48hours post
Creatine kinase (CK) level is analysed out of the serum using the Beckmann Coulter Inc. device (Brea, USA).
prae fatiguing exercise and 48hours post
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Time Frame: 24hours and 48hours postexercise
Self reported Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) in the lower extremity on the day after the training and the day after using a visual analogue scale (VAS) from 1 (no muscle soreness) to 10 (maximum muscle soreness) .
24hours and 48hours postexercise

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

December 12, 2017

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 24, 2018

Study Completion (Actual)

February 22, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 18, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 24, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

January 26, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 23, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 22, 2018

Last Verified

February 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • IMPDO1

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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