Gender Differences in the Tolerance to Stretch

University College of Northern Denmark72 enrolled

Overview

The effect of stretching on range of motion is believed to rely upon an increased tolerance to stretch. This suggests, that pain modulation has significance in regards to the effect of stretching.

Given that there may be differences in the way men and women perceive a painful stimulus, this suggests that there may be potential gender differences in the tolerance to stretch following stretching.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Range of Motion, Articular Muscle Stretching Exercises

Interventions

Muscle stretching exercisesOTHER

Muscle stretching exercises consisting of static stretching exercises of the knee flexors

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 45 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Absence of any pain or other conditions which might affect the somatosensory system and pain perception Exclusion Criteria: * Substance abuse, History of neurological or mental disabilities, Lack of ability to comply with instructions, Delayed onset of muscle soreness

Locations (1)

University College of Northern Denmark

Aalborg, Denmark

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Range of Motion

Passive knee extension Range of motion

Time frame: Passive knee extension range of motion was measured at baseline just prior to Muscle stretching exercises

Range of Motion

Passive knee extension Range of motion

Time frame: Passive knee extension range of motion was measured 30 seconds after Muscle stretching exercises

Pain Thresholds

Pressure Pain Thresholds

Time frame: Pressure pain Thresholds were measured at baseline just prior to muscle stretching exercises

Pain Thresholds

Pressure Pain Thresholds

Time frame: Pressure pain Thresholds were measured 30 seconds after muscle stretching exercises

Torque

Passive Resistive Torque

Time frame: Passive resistive torque was measured at baseline just prior to muscle stretching exercises

Torque

Passive Resistive Torque

Time frame: Passive resistive torque was measured 30 seconds after muscle stretching exercises

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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