Examining Factors Influencing Thoracolumbar Mobility in Runners

NCT ID: NCT06269224

Last Updated: 2024-02-22

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Total Enrollment: 90 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2022-09-01
• Study Completion Date: 2024-01-01

Brief Summary

The presence of to is thoracolumbar (TL) mobility a significant aspect in the context of running. Most of the factors may be related to certain kinematic parameters of the lumbopelvic-hip complex during running.

Detailed Description

Context: The presence of to is thoracolumbar (TL) mobility a significant aspect in the context of running. Most of the factors may be related to certain kinematic parameters of the lumbopelvic-hip complex during running. Objective: To compare the TL mobility of individuals at different running levels and sedentary individuals. Design: Cross-sectional. Participants: The first group consisted of 35 runners who had been running for the last two years (RTY) while the second group had 35 runners who had been running for the last six months (RSM). The third group had 35 sedentary individuals. Main Outcomes Measures: Sports-related and sociodemographic information was recorded. The Myoton device was used over the Latissimus Dorsi (LD) muscle on both dominant and nondominant sides to measure muscle tone (Hz), elasticity, and stiffness (N/m) values. Trunk flexibility and flexibility of lumbar extensor muscles were measured with tape measurement (cm). The trunk range of motion (ROM, ˚) was measured using goniometer. Thoracolumbar Fascia Length Test and Modified Schober Test were used for thoracolumbar (TLF) fascia flexibility. Analysis of variance was used for statistical analysis. SPSS version 17.0 was used for all statistical analyses. The primary outcome was defined as lumbar extensor tightness. Numeric data obtained from the subjects were presented as mean, standard deviation (mean±SD) and percentage (%). The primary outcome was defined as lumbar extensor tightness. The sample size for each group was calculated to be 30 with a power of 80% and a significance level of 0.05. Considering potential dropouts, 35 participants were included in each group. The groups were not homogenous. As a nonparametric test, the 'Kruskal-Wallis test' was employed for the three-group comparison. The Mann-Whitney U test was used for the two-group comparison. Statistical significance was set at P < .05.

Conditions

Runners; Mobility; Fascia; Range of Motion

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: CASE_CONTROL
• Study Time Perspective: CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

There are 3 groups. 2 groups consist of runners and 1 group consists of sedentary individuals.

Participants were recreational runners who run between 20 to 50 km weekly; one group consisted of 35 runners who had been RTY, the second group consisted of 35 runners who had been running for RSM; the third group was composed of 35 sedentary individuals identified using the Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire. Participants were within the age range of 30 to 45. Exclusion criteria encompassed a history of lower extremity or lumbar-related surgery within the last year and a body mass index (BMI) exceeding the normal threshold of 24.5 kg/m².

Participants were recreational runners who run between 20 to 50 km weekly; each one has 35 runners.

Intervention Type: OTHER

The Myoton device was used over the Latissimus Dorsi (LD) muscle on both dominant and nondominant sides to measure muscle tone (Hz), elasticity, and stiffness (N/m) values. Trunk flexibility and flexibility of lumbar extensor muscles were measured with tape measurement (cm). The trunk range of motion (ROM, ˚) was measured using goniometer. Thoracolumbar Fascia Length Test and Modified Schober Test were used for thoracolumbar (TLF) fascia flexibility. The weekly training distance (km), duration (h) and daily water consumption (lt) rates were recorded. The percentage of individuals experiencing lower extremity injuries and lower back pain within the RSM group was calculated.

Interventions

Participants were recreational runners who run between 20 to 50 km weekly; each one has 35 runners.

The Myoton device was used over the Latissimus Dorsi (LD) muscle on both dominant and nondominant sides to measure muscle tone (Hz), elasticity, and stiffness (N/m) values. Trunk flexibility and flexibility of lumbar extensor muscles were measured with tape measurement (cm). The trunk range of motion (ROM, ˚) was measured using goniometer. Thoracolumbar Fascia Length Test and Modified Schober Test were used for thoracolumbar (TLF) fascia flexibility. The weekly training distance (km), duration (h) and daily water consumption (lt) rates were recorded. The percentage of individuals experiencing lower extremity injuries and lower back pain within the RSM group was calculated.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• The participants were within the age range of 30 to 45.

Exclusion Criteria

• The history of lower extremity or lumbar-related surgery within the last year and a body mass index (BMI) exceeding the normal threshold of 24.5 kg/m².

• Minimum Eligible Age: 30 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 45 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Hacettepe University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Kübra Sarıoğlu

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Hacettepe University

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

university

Locations

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

HU-FTR-KS-01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id