None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the study was to assess whether increased water intake affects the viscoelastic properties of soft tissues in the human body after 3 weeks of intervention by increased water consumption to a minimum of 3 liters per day by the research group.
Interventions
1.Measurement of viscoelastic properties of selected points on the body by device MyotonPro
(points were selected from the Stecco Fascial Manipulation method where each segment has 6 cc points. We examine 3 segments:
for the lumbar section: An - rectus abdominis, Re - erector spinae, Ir - oblique abdominal muscles, Er - oblique abdominal muscles, Me - linea alba, La - quadratus lumborum,
for the hip - An - rectus femoris at the initial insertion, Re - point on the gluteus muscle, Ir - adducto
1.Measurement of viscoelastic properties of selected points on the body by device MyotonPro (points were selected from the Stecco Fascial Manipulation method where each segment has 6 cc points. We examine 3 segments: for the lumbar section: An - rectus abdominis, Re - erector spinae, Ir - oblique abdominal muscles, Er - oblique abdominal muscles, Me - linea alba, La - quadratus lumborum, for the hip - An - rectus femoris at the initial insertion, Re - point on the gluteus muscle, Ir - adductor magnus, Er - piriformis, Me - proximal 1/3 of the gracilis muscle, La - tensor fascia lata, for the knee - An - quadriceps femoris at mid-length, Re - groove between the short and long biceps femoris, Ir - vastus medialis head, Er - biceps femoris, Me - distal 1/3 of the gracilis muscle, La - tensor fascia lata 2.Completion of the questionnaire by the subjects about water intake and daily activities and any contraindications 3.Group assignment 4.Creation of an experimental group increasing water consumption 3 liters a day everyday about 250ml every hour 5.Intervention time is 20 days 6.All participants were required to complete a daily water consumption diary 7.Second testing by device MyotonPro of viscoelastic properties of selected points on the body after 3 weeks of intervention The MyotonPro tool is used for non-invasive objective assessment of mechanical parameters of soft tissues. It causes mechanical deformation of soft tissues and records parameters such as tension state, tissue viscoelasticity and biomechanical properties. The tool records different viscoelasticity parameters, which describe the viscoelastic properties of soft tissues. It will be used twice before assignment to groups and again 3 weeks after the end of the intervention. Participants will be required to maintain daily activities at the same level and refrain from any changes or greater physical exertion. Group assignment means assignment to one of two groups - control or research.
Sponsors
Kacper Chojowski - Physical Education Academy in Katowice
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary purpose
Treatment
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
•Age 18-50 years • Consent to participate in the study • No health contraindications
Exclusion criteria
1. Quarantine or ongoing infection with elevated body temperature 2. Use of spasmolytic medications 3. Lumbar surgical procedure within 6 months prior to the study 4. Health contraindications for participation in the study 5. Engaging in intense physical activity 6. Gastrointestinal disorders involving internal organs 7. Metabolic disorders
Outcome results
None listed