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NCT Number: NCT04206345

Acute Effects of Exercises Combined With Blood Flow Restriction in Healthy Individuals

Purpose of the study is; to investigate the acute effects of exercises combined with blood flow restriction on strength, proprioception and functional motor performance in healthy individuals. The investigators hypothesized that blood flow restriction exercises has a positive effect on strength, proprioception and functional motor performance.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Individuals

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Dokuz Eylül University

Izmir, Select State, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

60 healthy individuals will randomized into 3 groups of 20 people each. Participants will be held in a familiarization session before 3-4 days the actual evaluation. Elbow bending exercises with blood flow restriction will be performed to the blood flow restriction (BFR) group, elbow bending exercises without blood flow restriction will be performed to the exercise group and control group will not receive any interventions. Participants will be evaluated before and after the exercise session. Control group is going to rest for 10 minutes before the second evaluation. Evaluation protocol includes; muscle strength measurement with digital hand dynamometer, shoulder and elbow proprioception evaluation with inclinometer, Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stabilization Test, Functional Throwing Performance Index and Modified Pull-Up Test.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being between the ages of 18-40
  • Do not smoke
  • Having full range of motion in neck, shoulder, and elbow
  • Body mass index (BMI)˂30 kg/m2
  • Able to complete the entire study procedure

Exclusion criteria

  • Having fracture and surgical history for the upper extremity, cervical or thoracic area
  • Having any systemic musculoskeletal disease
  • Having neck and upper extremity pain
  • Having a diagnosis of scoliosis and chest deformity
  • Regularly playing sports with overhead activities (tennis, volleyball, handball, etc.)
  • Have been exercising regularly for the last 6 months
  • A history of anemia
  • A history of cerebrovascular disease or myocardial infarction

Treatment and study plan

exercise with blood flow restriction

Other

Elbow bending exercises with blood flow restriction will be performed to the exercise group.

Exercise

Other

Elbow bending exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. Strength

    Time frame: baseline measurements and after 10 minutes of one exercise session

    Change of biceps muscle strength(in kg, with hand held dynamometer)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Shoulder proprioception

    Time frame: baseline measurements and after 10 minutes of one exercise session

    Change of shoulder proprioception for 100 abduction (with bubble inclinometer)

  2. Elbow proprioception

    Time frame: baseline measurements and after 10 minutes of one exercise session

    change of elbow proprioception for three degrees: 45, 60 and 75 (with digital inclinometer)

  3. Modified Pull-Up Test

    Time frame: baseline measurements and after 10 minutes of one exercise session

    Number of pull-ups will be recorded

  4. Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stabilization Test

    Time frame: baseline measurements and after 10 minutes of one exercise session

    This test will be occurred in plank position. Participant will touch with one hand to other while maintaining the position. Number of touch will be recorded.

  5. Functional Throwing Performance Index

    Time frame: baseline measurements and after 10 minutes of one exercise session

    Participants will throw a ball to shot a frame on a wall. Number of correct shots will be recorded

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Dokuz Eylul University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Acute Effects of Exercises Combined With Blood Flow Restriction on Strength, Proprioception and Functional Motor Performance in Healthy Individuals

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Dec 20, 2019
Registry last updated
Aug 5, 2020

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