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2024-05-06 @ 8:20 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:25 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06348836
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-04-05
First Post:
2024-03-30
Brief Title:
The Effects of Open Chain Versus Closed Chain Strengthening on Dynamic Valgus During a Step Down Test
Sponsor:
Alvernia University
Organization:
Alvernia University
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effects of Open Chain Versus Closed Chain Strengthening on Dynamic Valgus During a Step Down Test
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-03
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of different exercises programs in individuals with abnormal knee motion The main question it aims to answer are
In individuals with abnormal knee motion and without knee pain does a weight-bearing exercise program reduce abnormal knee motion during a step-down test better than a non weight-bearing exercise program Participants will
Perform a stepdown test while undergoing motion analysis and electromyograph EMG recording
Participants will then be placed either into a weight-bearing or non weight-bearing exercise group Exercises will be performed 3 times per week for 6 weeks
Further motion analysis and EMG data will be collected to test for differences Researchers will compare individual results before and after exercise and between-group results before and after exercise to see if one exercise program helps improved abnormal knee motion more than the other
In individuals with abnormal knee motion and without knee pain does a weight-bearing exercise program reduce abnormal knee motion during a step-down test better than a non weight-bearing exercise program Participants will
Perform a stepdown test while undergoing motion analysis and electromyograph EMG recording
Participants will then be placed either into a weight-bearing or non weight-bearing exercise group Exercises will be performed 3 times per week for 6 weeks
Further motion analysis and EMG data will be collected to test for differences Researchers will compare individual results before and after exercise and between-group results before and after exercise to see if one exercise program helps improved abnormal knee motion more than the other
Detailed Description:
The goals of this trial is to compare the effects of a closed kinetic chain exercise program to an open kinetic chain exercise program in individuals without knee pain who also have dynamic knee valgus during a step-down test
Individuals will be screened for participation via visual observation Those with an observable medial collapse of the knee joint will then receive motion capture testing of the step down test three trials with electromyography recording of the gluteus medius quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups Baseline maximum voluntary contraction of these muscles will be done with EMG analysis and force gauge measurements
After initial data collection participants will be randomized into either a closed kinetic chain exercise group or open kinetic chain exercise group described in the Arms section Participants will exercise 2-3 times per week for 6 weeks After the exercise program is completed participants will then be seen back for final data collection which will match the initial collection process
Individuals will be screened for participation via visual observation Those with an observable medial collapse of the knee joint will then receive motion capture testing of the step down test three trials with electromyography recording of the gluteus medius quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups Baseline maximum voluntary contraction of these muscles will be done with EMG analysis and force gauge measurements
After initial data collection participants will be randomized into either a closed kinetic chain exercise group or open kinetic chain exercise group described in the Arms section Participants will exercise 2-3 times per week for 6 weeks After the exercise program is completed participants will then be seen back for final data collection which will match the initial collection process
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None