Acute Effects of Heat, Cold and Stretching on Knee Proprioception and Vertical Jump

Istanbul Bilgi University60 enrolled

Overview

The aim of our study is to investigate the effects of heat, cold and stretching on knee proprioception and vertical jump. 60 healthy individuals were randomized into hot, cold, stretching and control groups of 15 each. Pre-test and post-test measurements were made immediately after the application. Knee proprioception was measured with a digital goniometer using the EPD (joint position sense) test. Vertical jump heights were measured with contact mat by countermovement (CMJ) and squat splash (SQS) tests.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Healthy

Interventions

StretchingOTHER

Static stretching technique was applied to the quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups in both the dominant and non-dominant extremities of the participants in the stretching group. All stretches were performed twice for 20 seconds with a 3-second rest.

Hot pack applicationOTHER

Hot pack application was applied to the participants in the hot group to warm the extremities locally after the pre-tests were completed. For the application of hotpack, which is a superficial and moist temperature agent, a Chattanooga ® brand hotpack pad (DJO Global, Chattanooga; CA, USA) with 10 slices and a size of 28 cm x 39 cm was used. The hotpack pad was taken with the help of tongs from the Chattanooga ® brand hot pack boiler (DJO Global, Chattanooga; CA, USA) at 80° temperature and wrapped in a total of 5 layers with the help of 2 towels. A hotpackpad was placed on each knee of the participant. Hotpack pads were applied for 15 minutes in total.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 30 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-30 * Agreeing to participate in the study and being informed Approving the Volunteer Consent Form Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of surgery in the knee area * Movement in lower extremity joints that may affect measurements have limitations. * Having vision, hearing and balance impairment. * May cause peripheral neuropathy and deep sensory loss, or loss of proprioception may be caused by other mechanisms having diseases. * Have a neurological or systemic disease that affects balance and coordination have. * Describing very severe pain in any part of the lower extremity. * Being pregnant. * Having cognitive dysfunction, lack of cooperation * Having any disease that may cause inability to dry

Locations (1)

İstanbul Medipan Tıp Merkezi

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Vertical Jump Distance Measurement

Two types of vertical jump distances, squat jump and countermovement jump, were evaluated using a Fusion Sport ® brand jump meter (Fusion Sport, SmartJump; Colorado, USA) with a sensitivity of 1 nanometer, which is one thousandth of an antimeter. Both tests were repeated a total of 3 times and the best results were recorded.

Time frame: Before and immediately after application

Joint Position Sense Measurement

For the active joint position sense test, which measures the individual's ability to find the taught target angle, a BASELINE ® brand digital goniometer (BASELINE ® Evaluation Instruments, Digital Absolute + Axis goniometer; NY, USA) with a sensitivity of 0.1° was used.

Time frame: Before and immediately after application

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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