Effectiveness of Blood Flow Restricting Exercises and Isokinetic Exercises in Female Football Players

Primary outcomes

1. Kineo Intelligent Load Isokinetic Device

   Time frame: 10 weeks

   With Kineo, evaluation of lower/upper extremity and trunk muscles can be made. The device can also be used to provide strength training. The isokinetic method is characterized by movement at a predetermined constant speed regardless of the applied force. The test (single or double-sided) includes 5 consecutive movements with different speed and maximum power connection. Analysis of the graph allows evaluation of the relationship between force, velocity and angle. It allows isokinetic exercise to be performed at all workstations, both in the open chain and in the closed chain. Additionally, with Kineo Biphasic Load, it is possible to distinguish the load between concentric and eccentric phases to reduce muscle effort and make the work safer. Detailed reports on strength, muscle imbalances and all data necessary for continuous monitoring of the rehabilitation process are instantly visible, can be printed or exported in Excel format.

2. Thigh and Leg Circumference Measurement

   Time frame: 10 weeks

   A foldable, non-elastic 7 mm wide tape measure will be used for circumference measurements. The tape measure will not be affected by the tensions during the measurement and the "0" starting part will be in the left hand, the area to be measured with the other hand will be wrapped with the tape measure and the circumference will be measured by placing the "0" point and the measured number side by side rather than on top of each other.

3. Universal Goniometer

   Time frame: 10 weeks

   Flexion and extension range of motion (ROM) of the knee was measured in degrees (°) using the "Universal Goniometer". Knee ROM was assessed using a goniometer with the participant lying supine with the heel elevated on a foam roller. Knee extension was measured with participants maximally extending the knee joint and was defined as the difference from 0° extension. Knee flexion was measured with patients bending their knees and lifting their heels toward their hips as far as possible. The pivot point of the goniometer was placed on the lateral condyle of the femur, and the fixed arm was placed on the lateral side of the leg in the direction of the midline of the femur, and the measurement was made so that the movable arm followed the movement of the fibula.

4. Illinois Agility Test

   Time frame: 10 weeks

   It is used to determine the agility of athletes by taking into account their direction changes. Before the test, necessary explanations are made and the track is introduced, then the subjects are allowed to make 3-4 attempts at a low tempo. It is performed on a test track consisting of three cones arranged in a straight line with a width of 5 m, a length of 10 m and 3.3 m intervals in the middle section. The test consists of a slalom run, with 180° turns every 10 m, 40 m on the flat and 20 m between cones. Athletes are asked to start at the starting line of the test track, lying face down and with their hands in contact with the ground at shoulder level. With complete rest, the test is repeated 2 times and the best value is recorded in seconds.

5. World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale - Short Form Turkish Version

   Time frame: 10 weeks

   The health-related quality of life scale was developed by WHO, and its validity and reliability were tested by Eser et al. The scale has two versions: long (WHOQOL-100) and short (WHOQOL-27) form. The scale measures physical, spiritual, social and environmental well-being and consists of 26 questions. The scale can be applied to non-elderly adults. Since each domain expresses the quality of life in its own field independently of each other, domain scores are calculated between 4-20. As the score increases, the quality of life increases.