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Comparison Of Isometric And Isokinetic Strength Training Effects On Physical Performance In Athletes With Knee Pain

Primary Purpose

Knee Injuries

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
isometric strength training and isokinetic strength training
Sponsored by
Isra University
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Knee Injuries focused on measuring Isokinetic, Isometric, Agility, Athletic Single Leg Stability,, Vertical Jump Biodex, Knee Pain

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 35 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • The adult athletes between ages 18 to 35 years.
  • Athletes with unilateral knee pain.
  • Both male and female.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Athletes with bilateral knee pain and any deformity around knee were excluded from this study.
  • Any other joint involvement of lower limb while assessment were also excluded from study.
  • Athletes with recent history of surgeries for fractures or ligamentous reconstruction were excluded from this study.
  • Patients who were medically unstable.

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    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm 3

    Arm Type

    Active Comparator

    Active Comparator

    No Intervention

    Arm Label

    Isometric strength training group

    Isokinetic strength training group

    Healthy control group

    Arm Description

    Knee pain athletes were assessed by The International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) 2000 Subjective Knee evaluation form and were assigned into ISOM group. ISOM group participants were involved in isometric strengthTraining at angle of 30°,45°,60° of knee flexion for 5 maximum contraction for both hamstring and quadriceps. 10 sessions were given on alternate day basis by using Biodex Isokinetic system.

    Knee pain athletes were assessed by The International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) 2000 Subjective Knee evaluation form and were assigned into ISOK group isokinetic training group randomly. ISOk group participants were involved in Training at speed of 30 deg/sec, 90deg/sec, 150/deg/sec 210deg/sec, 270deg/sec 5 repetition for both hamstring and quadriceps. 10 sessions were given on alternate day basis by using Biodex Isokinetic system.

    Data for outcome parameters including Peak torque average peak torque average power agonist antagonist ratio by using biodex isokinetic system for both by isometric contraction method and isokinetic method. For performance test were recorded for healthy control of same age group to compare the training effect with healthy control values.

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    change in Agility Run Test time
    The agility run test was conducted by placing cones at the non-slippery surface. The time to complete the test was recorded by using stop watch. A 10 Meter distance in figure of 8 was made on ground with help of cones. Time taken to complete was recorded in seconds.
    change in Vertical Jump test height
    Vertical jump test was conducted by using the measuring tape placed on wall. Athletes were standing along the wall and the standing height, the highest level of finger touching the wall was recorded initially. Athlete then jumped vertically and marked on the wall and performed three repetitions. The greatest difference between initial standing height and after jump height was recorded as score of vertical jump.
    change in Athletic single leg stability test
    The athletic single leg stability test was used to assess the stability of athlete conducted by using Biodex Balance System SD (Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. NY, USA). Athletes were standing on involved leg and platform setting was at level 4. Athletes performed 3 repetitions of 20 seconds each with 10 seconds rest between the repetitions to complete the test. Overall stability index, anterior posterior index, and medial lateral index were recorded.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    change in Peak Torque value (FT-LB)
    Highest muscular force output at any moment during a repetition. Peak torque indicates the muscle's maximum strength capability. This is also equivalent to a 1-repetition maximum (RM) isotonic strength test.

    Full Information

    First Posted
    August 15, 2018
    Last Updated
    August 20, 2018
    Sponsor
    Isra University
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT03641781
    Brief Title
    Comparison Of Isometric And Isokinetic Strength Training Effects On Physical Performance In Athletes With Knee Pain
    Official Title
    Comparison Of Isometric And Isokinetic Strength Training Effects On Physical Performance In Athletes With Knee Pain
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    August 2018
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Completed
    Study Start Date
    January 2016 (Actual)
    Primary Completion Date
    September 2016 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    November 2016 (Actual)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Principal Investigator
    Name of the Sponsor
    Isra University

    4. Oversight

    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
    No
    Data Monitoring Committee
    Yes

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    Frequent sports events causing more injuries in athletes causing decline in their performance. Injuries around knee joint are common. Strength training of hamstring and quadriceps are effective tool in rehabilitation. The multi-speeds and multi-angles strength training plans were used to see the effects on symptoms and performance in athletes.
    Detailed Description
    A total of 69 athletes with knee pain were recruited and randomly divided into two groups. 50 athletes completed the training programs, 25 in each group. Data was also collected from healthy athletes for normative values. International Knee Documentation Committee subjective knee evaluation form was used to report the athlete's knee condition and severity of symptoms including pain. Biodex isokinetic system was used for isokinetic and isometric strength trainings and kinetic data collection. Physical performance of an athlete was assessed by components of fitness through two commonly used tests: Illinois agility run test and vertical jump test. The athletic single leg stability test was used to assess the stability of athletes on Biodex Balance System.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Knee Injuries
    Keywords
    Isokinetic, Isometric, Agility, Athletic Single Leg Stability,, Vertical Jump Biodex, Knee Pain

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Not Applicable
    Interventional Study Model
    Parallel Assignment
    Model Description
    Athletes were randomly assigned into two groups: Isometric (ISOM) and Isokinetic (ISOK). A coin was flipped at start of data collection for the first patient to be assigned odd number and included in isometric group. Later on odd and even numbered patients were included in specific group. Additionally, data was collected from healthy athletes doing their training at Pakistan Sports Board, called healthy control group. Due to ethical constraints knee pain athletes were not included as control subjects
    Masking
    None (Open Label)
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    50 (Actual)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Isometric strength training group
    Arm Type
    Active Comparator
    Arm Description
    Knee pain athletes were assessed by The International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) 2000 Subjective Knee evaluation form and were assigned into ISOM group. ISOM group participants were involved in isometric strengthTraining at angle of 30°,45°,60° of knee flexion for 5 maximum contraction for both hamstring and quadriceps. 10 sessions were given on alternate day basis by using Biodex Isokinetic system.
    Arm Title
    Isokinetic strength training group
    Arm Type
    Active Comparator
    Arm Description
    Knee pain athletes were assessed by The International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) 2000 Subjective Knee evaluation form and were assigned into ISOK group isokinetic training group randomly. ISOk group participants were involved in Training at speed of 30 deg/sec, 90deg/sec, 150/deg/sec 210deg/sec, 270deg/sec 5 repetition for both hamstring and quadriceps. 10 sessions were given on alternate day basis by using Biodex Isokinetic system.
    Arm Title
    Healthy control group
    Arm Type
    No Intervention
    Arm Description
    Data for outcome parameters including Peak torque average peak torque average power agonist antagonist ratio by using biodex isokinetic system for both by isometric contraction method and isokinetic method. For performance test were recorded for healthy control of same age group to compare the training effect with healthy control values.
    Intervention Type
    Other
    Intervention Name(s)
    isometric strength training and isokinetic strength training
    Intervention Description
    Isokinetic strength program included strength training at 5 different velocities from slow to fast. Participants were trained on speed of 30°/sec, 90°/sec, 150°/sec, 210°/sec and 270°/sec. Flexion and extension movements were completed with 5 repetitions at each speed. Participants of isometric strength training group performed isometric contractions at 30°, 45° and 60° of knee flexion with five repetitions at each angle for both hamstring and quadriceps.
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    change in Agility Run Test time
    Description
    The agility run test was conducted by placing cones at the non-slippery surface. The time to complete the test was recorded by using stop watch. A 10 Meter distance in figure of 8 was made on ground with help of cones. Time taken to complete was recorded in seconds.
    Time Frame
    change from baseline through completion an average of 3 weeks
    Title
    change in Vertical Jump test height
    Description
    Vertical jump test was conducted by using the measuring tape placed on wall. Athletes were standing along the wall and the standing height, the highest level of finger touching the wall was recorded initially. Athlete then jumped vertically and marked on the wall and performed three repetitions. The greatest difference between initial standing height and after jump height was recorded as score of vertical jump.
    Time Frame
    change from baseline through completion an average of 3 weeks
    Title
    change in Athletic single leg stability test
    Description
    The athletic single leg stability test was used to assess the stability of athlete conducted by using Biodex Balance System SD (Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. NY, USA). Athletes were standing on involved leg and platform setting was at level 4. Athletes performed 3 repetitions of 20 seconds each with 10 seconds rest between the repetitions to complete the test. Overall stability index, anterior posterior index, and medial lateral index were recorded.
    Time Frame
    change from baseline through completion an average of 3 weeks
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    change in Peak Torque value (FT-LB)
    Description
    Highest muscular force output at any moment during a repetition. Peak torque indicates the muscle's maximum strength capability. This is also equivalent to a 1-repetition maximum (RM) isotonic strength test.
    Time Frame
    change from baseline through completion an average of 3 weeks

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Maximum Age & Unit of Time
    35 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: The adult athletes between ages 18 to 35 years. Athletes with unilateral knee pain. Both male and female. Exclusion Criteria: Athletes with bilateral knee pain and any deformity around knee were excluded from this study. Any other joint involvement of lower limb while assessment were also excluded from study. Athletes with recent history of surgeries for fractures or ligamentous reconstruction were excluded from this study. Patients who were medically unstable.

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

    Plan to Share IPD
    Yes

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