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NCT Number: NCT04459195

Acute Effects of Static Stretching Duration on Gastrocnemius Muscle Vascularization

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Muscle Stretching Exercises

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Yuksek Ihtisas University

Ankara, 06520, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

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

Treatment and study plan

2 Minute Static Stretching

Behavioral

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.

5 Minute Static Stretching

Behavioral

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Yuksek Ihtisas University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jul 7, 2020
Registry last updated
Dec 23, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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