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NCT Number: NCT03563430

Effects of Different Recovery Methods on Lactic Acid Removal, Flexibility, Strength, and Endurance

The aim of this study is to compare these three different recovery methods following a single bout high-intensity interval exercise program with each other in terms of blood lactate clearance, muscle flexibility, muscle strength and endurance.

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Key information

Conditions

Recovery Methods Exercise Training

Age range

20 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Biruni University

Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

It is very important to choose the most effective recovery method for the athletes in training for their next training/competition. The recovery period is very significant in terms of removal of blood lactate and body dynamics as soon as they return to their original state and achieve high performance. Neither neuromuscular electrical stimulation, low-intensity aerobic exercise, self-massage with foam roller methods, which have been proven their effectiveness in the literature, have been compared with each other.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Young, healthy adults aged 20-25 years.

Exclusion criteria

  • Clinical diagnosis of a cardiovascular disease.
  • Clinical diagnosis of a metabolic disorder, orthopedic or neurological disease that would interfere with an exercise program,
  • Clinical diagnosis of hemophili,
  • Clinical diagnosis of thrombophlebitis or deep vein trombosis,
  • Clinical diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease,
  • Clinical diagnosis of venous insufficiency,
  • Clinical diagnosis of anemia,
  • Pregnancy.

Treatment and study plan

Active Recovery Group

Other

Participants in this group will exercise for 15 minutes, for a range of 65 to 70% of the maximum heart rate as a recovery method following a single bout high-intensity interval exercise program

Self-Massage with Foam Roller Group

Other

This group will perform 15 minutes self-massage with foam roller following the exercise session as a recovery method following a single bout high-intensity interval exercise program.

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation

Other

Participants of this group will be applied electrical stimulation on quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscles for 15 minutes while they are comfortable lying position as a recovery method following a single bout high-intensity interval exercise program.

Primary outcomes

  1. Blood Lactate change

    Time frame: change from baseline and 20. minutes of recovery

    blood lactate concentration measurement

Secondary outcomes

  1. Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscle Strength

    Time frame: baseline and 1. hour

    Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscle Strength assessment with hand held dynamometer for left and right

  2. Squat Endurance Test

    Time frame: baseline and 1. hour

    Squat endurance capacity assessment will done with 1 Repeat Maximum 60%

  3. sit and reach test

    Time frame: baseline and 1. hour

    Hamstring Flexibility assessment will done with sit and reach test and will noted as centimeter

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Biruni University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Acute Effects on Lactic Acid Removal, Flexibility, Strength, and Endurance of Different Recovery Methods

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Jun 20, 2018
Registry last updated
Sep 5, 2018

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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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