Examination of muscle changes during direct stretching

JRCT ID: jRCT1020210020

Registered date:09/07/2021

Basic Information

• Recruitment status: Pending
• Health condition(s) or Problem(s) studied: Joint Range of Motion, Joint Flexibility
• Date of first enrollment: 09/07/2021
• Target sample size: 50
• Study type: Interventional
• Intervention(s): The research intervention consisted of (1) collection of basic information, (2) static stretching of three muscles (pectoralis major, hamstrings, and gastrocnemius) plus "pushing" stimulation under various conditions, and (3) evaluation of changes in muscles before and after stimulation under various conditions using ultrasound imaging equipment.

Outcome(s)

• Primary Outcome: Echographic images evaluation of muscle using an ultrasound imaging system. Calculation of intramuscular data (muscle thickness, muscle hardness) .

Key inclusion & exclusion criteria

• Age minimum: >= 18age old
• Age maximum: Not applicable
• Gender: Both
• Include criteria: Hirosaki University Students
• Exclude criteria: Students with any orthopedic and skin diseases

Related Information

• Primary Sponsor: Takahashi Jumpei