Efficiency of Different Gastrocnemius Stretching Exercises

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

48 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-05-15

Study Completion Date

2024-12-15

Brief Summary

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The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effects of different types and durations of gastrocnemius stretching on the viscoelastic properties of the gastrocnemius muscle, Achilles tendon, and plantar fascia.In addition, pain threshold of the gastrocnemius muscle and plantar fascia, as well as on hamstring tightness will be measured.

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Detailed Description

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The study will include a total of at least 48 individuals who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subsequently, participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups for gastrocnemius stretching exercises of different durations and types. Participants in Group I will perform sustained stretching with a towel, those in Group II will perform intermittent stretching with a towel, those in Group III will perform sustained stretching against the wall, and those in Group IV will perform intermittent stretching against the wall. The stretching exercises will be performed under the supervision of one of the researcher. Compliance with the stretching exercise will be evaluated by keeping a daily log.

Conditions

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Muscle Tightness

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Interventions and assessment will be performed by separate researchers.

Study Groups

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Sustained stretching of the gastrocnemius muscle with a towel

The participant will place a towel under the plantar surface of the foot and, using both hands, pull the towel towards themselves until they feel a stretch in the calf muscle. Subsequently, they will be asked to maintain this position for 3 minutes. The stretching exercise will be performed in 3 sets per day.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL