Different Therapeutical Modalities Associated to Hamstring Flexibility Training

October 17, 2017 updated by: Luis Henrique Telles da Rosa, Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre

Comparison Between Different Therapeutical Modalities Associated to Hamstring Flexibility Training: Randomized Clinical Trial

The purpose of this study is to compare the acute effect of the use of different thermal modalities associated to the training of passive flexibility of the hamstring muscles in the amplitude of motion of the knee extension.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Context: In the literature there is a disagreement of results and protocols regarding the use of thermal modalities associated with the training of flexibility of the hamstring muscles. Most studies on the subject, used the heat and cryotherapy prior to stretching these. Therefore, the investigators aimed to conduct an experimental study using the therapeutics term concomitant arrangements to passive static stretching these muscles.

Methods: Clinical trial randomized crossover, which will a sample of 42 subjects (healthy young men, aged 20 to 30 years). Were divided into 3 groups (Group 1 passive static stretching hamstrings, Group 2 heat + passive static stretching hamstrings and Group 3 cryotherapy + static stretching hamstrings passive) with 14 subjects each. Where the participants will control themselves, since all carry out the three interventions, only at different times. Each action will be performed every 7 days. Individuals will be subjected to active test of the range of motion of knee extension (goniometer) and hamstring muscle strength (dynamometer).

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

34

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

  • Brazil
    • Rio Grande do Sul
      • Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
        • Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 30 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy men with knee extension range less than or equal to 160 degrees.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Have exercised in the last 48 hours before the intervention session;
  • Previous neurological, muscular or articular disease that influences the performance of the training;
  • Anterior lower limb surgery;
  • Presence of painful symptoms or edema in the lower limbs;
  • Hypersensitivity to ice or heat;
  • Raynaud's syndrome;
  • Loss of local thermal sensitivity;
  • Have metallic implants;
  • Use of cardiac pacemaker;
  • Presence of malignant tumor;
  • Arterial diseases;
  • Deep venous thrombosis or phlebitis;
  • Fever and inflammatory processes;
  • Bleeding processes;
  • Osteomyelitis;
  • Epilepsy;
  • Pulmonary and bone tuberculosis;
  • Kidney or urinary tract infection;
  • Cryoglobulinemia;

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: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Stretching associated with shortwave heating
Applying deep heat through the shortwave equipment for 20 minutes, in coplanar application to the posterior part of the thigh associated with flexibility training of the hamstrings in the last 10 minutes of the session, performed by passive static stretching of the hamstring muscles in 10 repetitions of 30 seconds, with a 10 second pause between each repetition.
Procedure: Flexibility training with or without different thermal modalities
Flexibility training of the hamstring muscles by passive static stretching of the hamstring muscles in 10 30-second repetitions, with a 10-second pause between each repetition associated with or without short-wave heating or cryotherapy
Active Comparator: Stretching associated with cryotherapy
Cryotherapy application for 20 minutes, applied to the posterior part of the thigh associated with flexibility training of the hamstring muscles in the last 10 minutes of the session, performed by passive static stretching of the hamstring muscles, in 10 repetitions of 30 seconds , with a 10 second pause between each repetition.
Procedure: Flexibility training with or without different thermal modalities
Flexibility training of the hamstring muscles by passive static stretching of the hamstring muscles in 10 30-second repetitions, with a 10-second pause between each repetition associated with or without short-wave heating or cryotherapy
Other: Stretching isolated
The flexibility training of the hamstring muscles will be by passive static stretching of the hamstring muscles in 10 repetitions of 30-second , with a 10-second pause between each repetition.
Procedure: Flexibility training with or without different thermal modalities
Flexibility training of the hamstring muscles by passive static stretching of the hamstring muscles in 10 30-second repetitions, with a 10-second pause between each repetition associated with or without short-wave heating or cryotherapy

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change of Active Knee Extension Test
Time Frame: 3 weeks
Active Knee Extension Test is performed in a standardised procedure and is measured in degrees.
3 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change of Peak Torque of flexors and knee extensors
Time Frame: 3 weeks
Peak torque of flexors and knee extensors is performed in an isokinetic dynamometer (Biodex system III), in a standardised procedure.
3 weeks
Change of Passive Resistance flexors and knee extensors
Time Frame: 3 weeks
Passive Resistance of flexors and knee extensors is performed in an isokinetic dynamometer (Biodex system III), in a standardised procedure.
3 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 2, 2016

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 10, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

July 6, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 6, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 12, 2017

First Posted (Estimate)

January 16, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 18, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 17, 2017

Last Verified

October 1, 2017

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • CAAE 52107115.7.0000.5345

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