Effect of Low Amplitude Vibration Therapy on Flexibility of Hamstring Muscle in Athletes of Pakistan
Primary Purpose
Hamstring Contractures, Whole Body Vibration
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Pakistan
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Conventional static hamstring muscle stretching
Low amplitude whole body vibration therapy
Biodex Balance System
Range of motion of hamstring muscle
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Hamstring Contractures focused on measuring whole body vibration, Hamstring flexibility, ROM, Balance, Postural stability index
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- National athletes of Pakistan.
- Age between 18-30 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- Athletes having history of any acute injury within last 6 weeks.
- Athletes who have had any surgical procedure previously or Patients who were medically unstable.
Sites / Locations
- Jaweria Syed
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Other
Experimental
Arm Label
Control group
Experimental Group
Arm Description
The control group was given the static hamstring muscle stretches, five sessions on alternative days according to the set protocols.
Given five sessions of low amplitude whole body vibration therapy for duration of 10 minutes, on alternative days, along with static stretching of hamstring muscles.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Pre Range of Motion of hamstring muscle (ROM)
The outcome was the pre status of flexibility in hamstring muscle assessed using Goniometer.
Post Range of Motion of hamstring muscle (ROM)
The outcome was the post status of flexibility in hamstring muscle assessed using Goniometer.
Pre Balance
The outcome was pre balance testing using biodex balance system.
Post Balance
The outcome was post balance testing using biodex balance system.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT04784741
First Posted
March 2, 2021
Last Updated
March 4, 2021
Sponsor
Shifa Clinical Research Center
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04784741
Brief Title
Effect of Low Amplitude Vibration Therapy on Flexibility of Hamstring Muscle in Athletes of Pakistan
Official Title
Effect of Low Amplitude Vibration Therapy on Flexibility of Hamstring Muscle in Athletes of Pakistan
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
March 2021
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 5, 2017 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
November 7, 2017 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 3, 2018 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Shifa Clinical Research Center
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
Whole body vibration therapy is rapidly becoming a topic of interest for the researchers around the world. Evidence suggests that Whole body vibration has an effect on improving flexibility of hamstring muscle and balance in athletes. The purpose was to examine the effect of low amplitude Whole body vibration on the flexibility of hamstring muscle and improving balance in athletes of Pakistan
Detailed Description
A total 60 number of athletes were analyzed and out of these 40 were included in the study who full fill the inclusion criteria, selected athletes were randomly assigned into two groups (control & experimental). After a total 2 drop outs from control group and 3 drop outs from experimental group, there were 18 athletes in control group and 17 in experimental group who continued till the analysis. Experimental group was given five sessions of low amplitude whole body vibration therapy for almost duration of 10 minutes, on alternative days, along with static stretching of hamstring muscles for 5 minutes and the control group was given only the static hamstring muscle stretches for five minutes, and same five sessions alike on alternative days. Static stretching protocol had 10 stretches in total with 15 seconds stretch time and 30 seconds relaxing time of hamstring muscle. All participants were assessed using Biodex Whole body vibration plate, Biodex balance system , Goniometer and a questionnaire.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Hamstring Contractures, Whole Body Vibration
Keywords
whole body vibration, Hamstring flexibility, ROM, Balance, Postural stability index
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
A total of 40 were included in the study who full filled the inclusion criteria, athletes were randomly assigned into two groups: Control and Experimental group. Additionally, data was collected from healthy athletes doing their training at Pakistan Sports Board, Islamabad.
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
40 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Control group
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
The control group was given the static hamstring muscle stretches, five sessions on alternative days according to the set protocols.
Arm Title
Experimental Group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Given five sessions of low amplitude whole body vibration therapy for duration of 10 minutes, on alternative days, along with static stretching of hamstring muscles.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Conventional static hamstring muscle stretching
Intervention Description
Static stretching protocol had 10 repetitions in total with 15 seconds stretch time and 30 seconds relaxing time of hamstring muscle.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Low amplitude whole body vibration therapy
Intervention Description
Given five sessions of low amplitude whole body vibration therapy for duration of 10 minutes, on alternative days, along with static stretching of hamstring muscles.
Static stretching protocol had 10 repetitions in total with 15 seconds stretch time and 30 seconds relaxing time of hamstring muscle.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Biodex Balance System
Intervention Description
Pre and post balance assessment by Biodex balance system
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Range of motion of hamstring muscle
Intervention Description
Straight Leg Raising to check pre and post Range of Motion by using Goniometer
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Pre Range of Motion of hamstring muscle (ROM)
Description
The outcome was the pre status of flexibility in hamstring muscle assessed using Goniometer.
Time Frame
outcome at baseline (day zero)
Title
Post Range of Motion of hamstring muscle (ROM)
Description
The outcome was the post status of flexibility in hamstring muscle assessed using Goniometer.
Time Frame
outcome at the end of 10 days
Title
Pre Balance
Description
The outcome was pre balance testing using biodex balance system.
Time Frame
outcome at baseline (day zero)
Title
Post Balance
Description
The outcome was post balance testing using biodex balance system.
Time Frame
outcome at the end of 10 days
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
30 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
National athletes of Pakistan.
Age between 18-30 years
Exclusion Criteria:
Athletes having history of any acute injury within last 6 weeks.
Athletes who have had any surgical procedure previously or Patients who were medically unstable.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Jaweria Syed
City
Islamabad
ZIP/Postal Code
46000
Country
Pakistan
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
There is a plan to make IPD and related data dictionaries available
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