Acute Effects of Static Stretching Duration on Gastrocnemius Muscle Vascularization

December 22, 2020 updated by: Kamile UZUN AKKAYA, Yuksek Ihtisas University

An Investigation of Acute Effects of Static Stretching Duration on Gastrocnemius Muscle Vascularization by Superb Microvascular Imaging Method

Stretching effects skeletal muscle flexibility, vascularity and physical performance. The aim of our study is to examine the acute effects of static stretching duration on gastrocnemius muscle vascularization in healthy participants by superb microvascular imaging (SMI) and to compare the effects of 2 and 5 minutes of static stretching on blood flow.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The study will be included 30 healthy volunteers. The participants will be divided into two groups. Static stretching was administered to the gastrocnemius muscle. Stretching applications will be applied to the first group for 2 minutes and to the second group for 5 minutes. Muscle vascularization will be evaluated by a new method, superb microvascular imaging (SMI). SMI is a recently developed ultrasound imaging technique that aims to visualize low velocity and small diameter blood vessel flow.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

30

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

  • Turkey
      • Ankara, Turkey, 06520
        • Yuksek Ihtisas University

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years to 33 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy volunteers between the ages of 18-35,
  • Without knee, hip, ankle and waist pathology,
  • Has not undergone any surgery on the lower extremity.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Rheumatic, musculoskeletal, neurological and vestibular problems,
  • Bone pathologies,
  • Joint laxity,
  • Connective tissue disorders
  • Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, arthritic or inflammatory problems

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: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: 2 Minute Static stretching
Stretching applications will be applied to the first group for 2 minutes .
Behavioral: 2 Minute Static Stretching
Stretching applications will be applied to the first group for 2 minutes. Static stretching exercise will be performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist as 30 seconds of stretching and 30 seconds of rest and and the individuals will be asked to participate in the exercise actively.
Experimental: 5 Minute Static stretching
Stretching applications will be applied to the first group for 5 minutes.
Behavioral: 5 Minute Static Stretching
Stretching applications will be applied to the first group for 5 minutes. Static stretching exercise will be performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist as 30 seconds of stretching and 30 seconds of rest and and the individuals will be asked to participate in the exercise actively.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Muscle vascularization
Time Frame: Immediately after the application.
The evaluation of muscle vascularization will be made using the Superb microvascular imaging method by a radiologist. Superb microvascular imaging is a recently developed ultrasound imaging technique that aims to visualize low velocity and small diameter blood vessel flow.
Immediately after the application.
Muscle vascularization
Time Frame: 10 minutes after the application.
The evaluation of muscle vascularization will be made using the Superb microvascular imaging method by a radiologist. Superb microvascular imaging is a recently developed ultrasound imaging technique that aims to visualize low velocity and small diameter blood vessel flow.
10 minutes after the application.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Yuksek Ihtisas University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

July 10, 2020

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 7, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

August 7, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 30, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 3, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

July 7, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

December 23, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 22, 2020

Last Verified

December 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Kamile U Akkaya

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

Undecided

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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