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Lumbosacral Muscle Sensitivity & Pressure Pain Threshold After Kettlebell Swings

Primary Purpose

Muscle Soreness, Muscle Weakness, Muscle Tenderness

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Kettlebell Swing
Isometric Hold
Control
Sponsored by
University of Central Florida
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Muscle Soreness focused on measuring Tensiomyography, pressure algometry, kettlebell swings, muscle sensitivity

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 35 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Participant is a male or female between the ages of 18 and 35 years old Participant is asymptomatic for low back pain Exclusion Criteria: Participant is unable to participate in physical activity, as determined by the PAR-Q+ Have any injuries or other chronic pain that would prevent them from performing a high intensity kettlebell swing protocol

Sites / Locations

  • University of Central Florida

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Other

Arm Label

Kettlebell Swing Group

Active Comparator Group

Control group

Arm Description

Participants will perform two-handed kettlebell swings

Participants will perform an isometric hold of a kettlebell for 30 seconds followed by 30 seconds of rest for a total of 10 intervals.

participants will be educated on the benefit of a kettlebell swing.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Tensiomyography
Electrical stimulator (TMG-S1) for lumbar erector spinae, biceps femoris, and gluteus
Pressure Algometry
Document pressure change from comfortable pressure to a little unpleasant pain. The measurement will then be collected at the quadratus lumborum, paravertebral muscles, and piriformis.

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
October 25, 2022
Last Updated
November 4, 2022
Sponsor
University of Central Florida
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05607212
Brief Title
Lumbosacral Muscle Sensitivity & Pressure Pain Threshold After Kettlebell Swings
Official Title
Tensiomyography and Pressure Algometry: Assessing the Effects of an Acute Bout of Kettlebell Swings on Muscle Sensitivity and Pressure Pain Threshold.
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Not yet recruiting
Study Start Date
November 14, 2022 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
November 14, 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 18, 2023 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University of Central Florida

4. Oversight

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

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The primary purpose of the study is to assess the muscle contractility and sensitivity of lumbar erector spinae, biceps femoris, and gluteus maximus short-term response to Tabata kettlebell swing protocol.
Detailed Description
While there are many studies that combine resistance exercise with TMG, there are no studies that combine TMG or pressure algometry with an isometric hold of a kettlebell. This will be the first study that will observe the relationship between these specific variable It has also been noted that kettlebell swings have an acute effect on muscle sensitivity. A study conducted by Hanney et al. (2017) demonstrated that there was an increase in the mean lumbosacral muscle pain pressure threshold across three locations measured. Research by Hanney et al. is also the only article that has combined kettlebell swings and pressure algometry. As mentioned earlier, these researchers measured the effects of kettlebell swings on pressure pain threshold in the quadratus lumborum, paravertebral muscles, and the piriformis after an acute bout of 2 handed kettle-bell swings. Compared to a control group, the kettlebell swing group had significantly higher pressure pain thresholds for all three of the testing sites. Researchers believe this may be due to an increased hyperemia-state post exercise, where the increased blood flow and vasodilation flushes out muscle metabolites. Clearing of these metabolites which normally activate chemo-nociceptive free nerve endings, are theorized to decrease pain sensitivity. This post-exercise hyperemia, leading to decreased pressure pain thresholds, may be directly related to the changes in contractility of the muscle after resistive exercise.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Muscle Soreness, Muscle Weakness, Muscle Tenderness
Keywords
Tensiomyography, pressure algometry, kettlebell swings, muscle sensitivity

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
90 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Kettlebell Swing Group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants will perform two-handed kettlebell swings
Arm Title
Active Comparator Group
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Participants will perform an isometric hold of a kettlebell for 30 seconds followed by 30 seconds of rest for a total of 10 intervals.
Arm Title
Control group
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
participants will be educated on the benefit of a kettlebell swing.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Kettlebell Swing
Intervention Description
Participants will perform two-handed kettlebell swings using the interval training protocol outlined in the study carried out by Jay et. al. (2011). The protocol calls for 30 seconds of work, followed by 30-60 seconds of rest for a total of 10 intervals. The mechanics of the kettlebell swing will follow those outlined in the study carried out by McGill et. al. (2012). All male participants will perform the intervention with a 16kg kettlebell and all female participants will perform the intervention with a 12kg kettlebell to assure reliability. The weight is higher than previous and similar study by Brandon et al to ensure measurable differences between experimental and comparison groups.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Isometric Hold
Intervention Description
Participants will perform an isometric hold of a kettlebell for 30 seconds followed by 30 seconds of rest for a total of 10 intervals. Participants will mimic initial kettlebell swing position by standing shoulder width apart with their back straight, and hips and knees flexed. Participants will be cued to squeeze their glutes and look straight ahead while they hold the weight for the 30 second interval. All male participants will perform the intervention with a 16kg kettlebell and all female participants will perform the intervention with a 12kg kettlebell to assure reliability.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Control
Intervention Description
Control group: participants will be educated on the benefit of a kettlebell swing.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Tensiomyography
Description
Electrical stimulator (TMG-S1) for lumbar erector spinae, biceps femoris, and gluteus
Time Frame
immediately after the intervention
Title
Pressure Algometry
Description
Document pressure change from comfortable pressure to a little unpleasant pain. The measurement will then be collected at the quadratus lumborum, paravertebral muscles, and piriformis.
Time Frame
immediately after the intervention

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
35 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Participant is a male or female between the ages of 18 and 35 years old Participant is asymptomatic for low back pain Exclusion Criteria: Participant is unable to participate in physical activity, as determined by the PAR-Q+ Have any injuries or other chronic pain that would prevent them from performing a high intensity kettlebell swing protocol
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
William J. Hanney
Phone
13216156059
Email
william.j.hanney@ucf.edu
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
William J. Hanney
Organizational Affiliation
University of Central Florida
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Central Florida
City
Orlando
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32816
Country
United States
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
William J. Hanney, PhD
Phone
321-615-6059
Email
william.j.hanney@ucf.edu

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
25474337
Citation
de Paula Simola RA, Harms N, Raeder C, Kellmann M, Meyer T, Pfeiffer M, Ferrauti A. Assessment of neuromuscular function after different strength training protocols using tensiomyography. J Strength Cond Res. 2015 May;29(5):1339-48. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000000768.
Results Reference
result
PubMed Identifier
32168176
Citation
Munoz-Lopez A, De Hoyo M, Nunez FJ, Sanudo B. Using Tensiomyography to Assess Changes in Knee Muscle Contraction Properties After Concentric and Eccentric Fatiguing Muscle Actions. J Strength Cond Res. 2022 Apr 1;36(4):935-940. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003562. No abstract available.
Results Reference
result
PubMed Identifier
20236839
Citation
Tous-Fajardo J, Moras G, Rodriguez-Jimenez S, Usach R, Doutres DM, Maffiuletti NA. Inter-rater reliability of muscle contractile property measurements using non-invasive tensiomyography. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2010 Aug;20(4):761-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2010.02.008. Epub 2010 Mar 16.
Results Reference
result
PubMed Identifier
28930871
Citation
Martin-Rodriguez S, Loturco I, Hunter AM, Rodriguez-Ruiz D, Munguia-Izquierdo D. Reliability and Measurement Error of Tensiomyography to Assess Mechanical Muscle Function: A Systematic Review. J Strength Cond Res. 2017 Dec;31(12):3524-3536. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002250.
Results Reference
result
PubMed Identifier
29679246
Citation
Lohr C, Braumann KM, Reer R, Schroeder J, Schmidt T. Reliability of tensiomyography and myotonometry in detecting mechanical and contractile characteristics of the lumbar erector spinae in healthy volunteers. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2018 Jul;118(7):1349-1359. doi: 10.1007/s00421-018-3867-2. Epub 2018 Apr 20.
Results Reference
result

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