Examining Factors Influencing Thoracolumbar Mobility in Runners

Hacettepe University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Fascia; Mobility; Range of Motion; Runners

Treatments: Other: Participants were recreational runners who run between 20 to 50 km weekly; each one has 35 runners.

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06269224

HU-FTR-KS-01

Details and patient eligibility

About

The presence of to is thoracolumbar (TL) mobility a significant aspect in the context of running. Most of the factors may be related to certain kinematic parameters of the lumbopelvic-hip complex during running.

Full description

Context: The presence of to is thoracolumbar (TL) mobility a significant aspect in the context of running. Most of the factors may be related to certain kinematic parameters of the lumbopelvic-hip complex during running. Objective: To compare the TL mobility of individuals at different running levels and sedentary individuals. Design: Cross-sectional. Participants: The first group consisted of 35 runners who had been running for the last two years (RTY) while the second group had 35 runners who had been running for the last six months (RSM). The third group had 35 sedentary individuals. Main Outcomes Measures: Sports-related and sociodemographic information was recorded. The Myoton device was used over the Latissimus Dorsi (LD) muscle on both dominant and nondominant sides to measure muscle tone (Hz), elasticity, and stiffness (N/m) values. Trunk flexibility and flexibility of lumbar extensor muscles were measured with tape measurement (cm). The trunk range of motion (ROM, ˚) was measured using goniometer. Thoracolumbar Fascia Length Test and Modified Schober Test were used for thoracolumbar (TLF) fascia flexibility. Analysis of variance was used for statistical analysis. SPSS version 17.0 was used for all statistical analyses. The primary outcome was defined as lumbar extensor tightness. Numeric data obtained from the subjects were presented as mean, standard deviation (mean±SD) and percentage (%). The primary outcome was defined as lumbar extensor tightness. The sample size for each group was calculated to be 30 with a power of 80% and a significance level of 0.05. Considering potential dropouts, 35 participants were included in each group. The groups were not homogenous. As a nonparametric test, the 'Kruskal-Wallis test' was employed for the three-group comparison. The Mann-Whitney U test was used for the two-group comparison. Statistical significance was set at P < .05.

Enrollment: 90 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 30 to 45 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• The participants were within the age range of 30 to 45.

Exclusion criteria

• The history of lower extremity or lumbar-related surgery within the last year and a body mass index (BMI) exceeding the normal threshold of 24.5 kg/m².

Trial design

90 participants in 1 patient group

There are 3 groups. 2 groups consist of runners and 1 group consists of sedentary individuals.

Description:

Participants were recreational runners who run between 20 to 50 km weekly; one group consisted of 35 runners who had been RTY, the second group consisted of 35 runners who had been running for RSM; the third group was composed of 35 sedentary individuals identified using the Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire. Participants were within the age range of 30 to 45. Exclusion criteria encompassed a history of lower extremity or lumbar-related surgery within the last year and a body mass index (BMI) exceeding the normal threshold of 24.5 kg/m².

Treatment:

Other: Participants were recreational runners who run between 20 to 50 km weekly; each one has 35 runners.