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The Effect of Hamstring Stretching on Lumbar Muscle Activation in Officers
Led by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Updated on 2024-09-19
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Prolonged periods of desk work and static postures in office workers lead to various musculoskeletal issues in both the lower and upper extremities. One such issue is hamstring muscle tightness observed in individuals. Tight hamstring muscles contribute to increased electromyographic muscle activity in the lumbar region, altered lumbopelvic rhythm, and changes in lumbar stabilization, leading to low back pain. The viscoelastic properties of the hamstring muscles play a crucial role in maintaining posture and stabilizing the lumbar region. Insufficient hamstring flexibility or viscoelastic properties can alter pelvic position and result in excessive stress in the lumbar region, thereby increasing the risk of low back pain. It is anticipated that the activation, stabilization, and viscoelasticity of the muscles in the lumbar region will change through static active hamstring stretching exercises, which aim to restore the length-tension relationship in the hamstring muscles. This study aims to investigate the effect of active static hamstring stretching exercises on lumbar muscle activation, stabilization, and viscoelasticity in office workers.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Hamstring Stretching on Lumbar Muscle Activation in Officers
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals aged between 20 and 50 years
- Office workers
- Spending at least 5 hours daily sitting at a desk
- Willing to participate in the study
- Classified as physically inactive according to the International Physical Activity Short Form
You will not qualify if you...
- History of lumbar spine or knee surgery within the last 6 months
- History of any hamstring muscle injury within the last 6 months
- Presence of osteoporosis
- Mental, metabolic, rheumatologic, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, or pulmonary conditions
- Currently pregnant
- Classified as obese (BMI > 30 kg/m�b2)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
A
Ayse Zengin Alpozgen, Assoc. Prof.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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