- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT05130372
Comparison of The Acute Effects of Different Stretching Methods on Ankle Joint Range In Healty Older Adults
Comparison of The Acute Effects of Different Stretching Techniques on Ankle Joint Range of Motion In Healthy Older Adults: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Introduction: To compare the acute effects of different stretching methods on ankle joint range of motion (ROM) in older adults.
Methods: A total of 78 subjects aged 65 years and older were randomly divided into three groups. After the 5-minute walk, the randomly assigned method was applied. Static Stretching Group; static stretching in 3x30sec, PNF Stretching Group; PNF contract-relax in 3x30sec and Roller Massage Group; roller massage in 3x30sec was performed. Immediately after the application, 10 minutes and 20 minutes after application, the range of motion of the ankle joint was measured in the weight-bearing lunge position.
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Detailed Description
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Urla
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İzmir, Urla, Turkey
- Izmir Provincial Health Directorate State Hospital
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İzmir, Urla, Turkey
- Izmir Provincial Health Directorate Urla State Hospital
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy and voluntary older adults aged 65 and over
- Who were able to walk without using an assistive device,
- Independent in their daily life activities
- Who scored 23 and above according to the mini-mental state test.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of a neurological, orthopedic or cardiovascular disease affecting the lower extremity,
- Pain or limitation of movement in the ankle joint,
- Skin diseases,
- History of falling in the last 1 year,
- Any problem that may prevent lying prone
- participation in a regular exercise program.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Double
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Active Comparator: Static Stretching Group
The static stretching method was actively applied while standing.The person was positioned facing the wall, supporting the wall with both hands, with the dominant foot behind.
The point where a feeling of tension in the plantar flexor muscles was created and held in this position for 30 seconds.
Afterward, a 15-second rest break was given.
After completing 3 repetitions (3x30sec) in total, measurements were started.
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Static stretching has been the most common stretching method applied to the ankle in healthy older adults, and different protocols have proven to increase ankle range of motion.
In this study, the static stretching method was actively applied while standing.
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Active Comparator: PNF Stretching Method Group
The person was positioned supine, and the ankle joint was dorsiflexed by the physiotherapist to the point where the tension was felt.
Then, while the person was trying to push the foot towards the plantarflexion direction for 10 seconds, the movement was prevented by the physiotherapist and isometric contraction was achieved at 20% of the maximum voluntary contraction.
After 10 seconds, the person was asked to relax slowly and passive stretching was applied to the plantar flexors for 20 seconds.
The contract-relax technique was applied for 30 seconds and completed with 3 repetitions (3x30sec) with 15-second rest intervals.
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The contract-relax technique was used in the PNF stretching method.
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Active Comparator: Myofascial Relaxation Method Group
A comfortable position was achieved by placing a rolled towel on the front of the ankle.
The roller was massaged along with the plantar flexors for 30 seconds.
The movement of the cylinder from bottom to top and from top to bottom was done for a second.
Three repetitions were completed (3x30sec) with a 15-second rest break.
For the pressure of the roller to be stable during the application, the numbered pain scale was shown to the participants, and attention was paid to ensure that the perceived severity was 7/10 according to the numbered pain scale.
Participants with dry skin in the application area were asked to moisturize with cream beforehand to avoid complications.
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A theraband roller massager (Theraband®, The Hygenic Corporation, Akron, OH) was used for the myofascial relaxation method.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Range of motion
Time Frame: Baseline
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The ankle ROM measurement made in the standing load-bearing position and the measurement made in the weight-bearing position.
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Baseline
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Range of motion
Time Frame: Immediately after application
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The ankle ROM measurement made in the standing load-bearing position and the measurement made in the weight-bearing position.
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Immediately after application
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Range of motion
Time Frame: 10 minutes after application
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The ankle ROM measurement made in the standing load-bearing position and the measurement made in the weight-bearing position.
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10 minutes after application
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Range of motion
Time Frame: 20 minutes after application
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The ankle ROM measurement made in the standing load-bearing position and the measurement made in the weight-bearing position.
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20 minutes after application
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Investigators
- Study Director: Ceren Devrim Şahin, MSc, Dokuz Eylül University
- Study Chair: Nursen İlçin, Assoc. prof., Dokuz Eylül University
- Principal Investigator: Kutay Kaşlı, MSc, Çankırı Karatekin University
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- 2017/17-39
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
IPD Plan Description
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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