Contralateral Effects of Unilateral Isokinetic vs. Single-Leg Squat Training in Sedentary Women

Cagatay Muslum Gokdogan47 enrolled

Overview

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the contralateral effects of unilateral training in sedentary women. Specifically, the study compares unilateral isokinetic training and single-leg squat training to determine their effects on strength, proprioception, and muscle thickness in both the trained and untrained lower extremities. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the training groups. The intervention will be applied to one lower limb only. Strength, proprioception, and muscle thickness will be assessed before and after the intervention period. The primary objective is to evaluate whether unilateral training induces cross-education effects in the contralateral limb. The findings of this study may contribute to rehabilitation strategies by clarifying the potential benefits of unilateral exercise programs for improving neuromuscular performance and muscle morphology in sedentary individuals.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Muscle Strength Proprioception

Interventions

Unilateral Isokinetic TrainingBEHAVIORAL

Unilateral isokinetic strength training will be applied to one lower extremity using an isokinetic dynamometer. The training program will be performed according to the study protocol. The contralateral limb will not receive any direct intervention.

Unilateral Single-Leg Squat TrainingBEHAVIORAL

Participants will perform unilateral single-leg squat exercises on one lower extremity according to the study protocol. The opposite limb will not receive any direct training.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 35 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * female gender, * no lower extremity problems in the last 6 months, * not actively participating in sports Exclusion Criteria: * history of orthopedic surgery within the last 2 years, * ongoing lower extremity pain, systemic disease that could prevent exercise, * a neurological problems.

Locations (1)

Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences

Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Muscle Strength

Muscle strength of the lower extremities will be assessed using isokinetic dynamometry to evaluate peak torque values in both the trained and contralateral limbs.

Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention

Secondary Outcomes

Proprioception

Lower extremity proprioception will be evaluated using joint position sense assessment to determine proprioceptive accuracy in both limbs.

Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention

Muscle Thickness

Muscle thickness of selected thigh muscles will be measured using ultrasonography to assess morphological adaptations following unilateral training.

Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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