Influence of Stretching on Muscle Performance

July 27, 2009 updated by: Fortaleza University

Influence of Stretching Hamstring and Quadriceps Femoral Muscles on Peak Torque and the Maximum Power of the Knee

The stretching is performed within sports to improve muscle performance and prevent muscle injury. However, recent studies are contradictory with common practice. Then raised the possibility that stretching before physical activity performed can decrease the muscle performance of healthy subjects.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

15

Phase

  • Phase 4

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

  • Brazil
    • Ceará
      • Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, 60834-450
        • Gabriel Peixoto Leão Almeida

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

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Between 18 and 30 years.
  • History of at least 3 months without performing any physical activity

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Recent history of injuries in lower limbs.
  • Contraindication to agree with the Par-Q form.
  • Make physical activity during the search
  • Fails every session of stretching
  • BMI above 28
  • Pain in the lumbar spine
  • I had muscle shortening in Test Thomas (TT) and / or test the popliteal angle (TAP)

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: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Masking: Single

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Fortaleza University

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 27, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 27, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

July 28, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 28, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 27, 2009

Last Verified

July 1, 2009

More Information

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Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 01 (Miami VAHS)

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