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NCT Number: NCT05420675

Different Arm Positions During Single Leg Squat

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of different arm positions on muscle activity during single leg squat.

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Key information

Conditions

Knee Injuries and Disorders Disease Knee Injuries Leg Injuries Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Wounds and Injuries

Age range

20 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The aim of our study is to examine the effect of different positions of the arms on lower extremity muscle activations during Single Leg Squat (SLS). This prospective cross sectional study included single leg squat test assessments in different arm positions: 1) Arms free, 2) Arms flexed 90 degrees, 3) Hands on hip, 4) Arms across the chest. Inclusion criteria were being a young adult (20-30 years old), physical activity level of at least 4 on the Tegner Activity Scale, and volunteering to participate in the study. Those with a history of lower extremity injury in the last 1 year will be excluded from the study. Our study will contribute to distinguishing SLS variations for clinicians and researchers and choosing the appropriate SLS for evaluation and treatment.

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 20-30
  • Physical activity level of at least 4 on the Tegner Activity Scale,

Exclusion criteria

  • History of lower extremity injury in the last 1 year
  • Central or peripheral vestibular disorders

Treatment and study plan

Single Leg Squat

Other

After initial data collection (Demographic data, Inclusion criteria), surface electromyography EMG assessments will be obtained from 1 muscle ( Vastus Medialis). EMG evaluation will be done in different arm positions during the single leg squat. These records will be taken in 4 different situations: 1) Arms free, 2) Arms flexed to 90 degrees, 3) Hands on hips, 4) Arms across the chest.

Primary outcomes

  1. Surface Electromyography

    Time frame: Procedure (During the intervention)

    Surface EMG evaluations of Vastus Medialis in 4 conditions in a row (1) Arms free, 2) Arms flexed 90 degrees, 3) Hands on hip, 4) Arms on crossed shoulders.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Vastus Medialis Muscle Activation During Single Leg Squat Performed With Arm Position Variations in Healthy Participants

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jun 15, 2022
Registry last updated
Sep 2, 2022

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