Healthy
Conditions
Keywords
Blood Flow Restriction Exercise Training, Muscle Strength, Balance, Functional Performance, Cognitive Performance
Brief summary
In this study, it was aimed to compare the effects of low load blood flow restriction exercise (LL-BFRE) training versus high load resistance exercise (HL-RE) training in healthy young individuals on the parameters of lower extremity muscle strength, dynamic and static postural balance, functional performance and cognitive performance.
Detailed description
In this randomized controlled study, there will be two study group. Study group 1 will recieve low load blood flow restriction exercise training and Study group 2 will recieve high load resistance exercise training for 6 weeks, 2 exercise sessions weekly. At baseline assessment, individuals who met the inclusion criteria, informed by the researcher and accept the participate in the study, researcher will record the participants' sociodemographic and physical informations and then, asess the lower extremity muscle strength with Hand-held digital dynamometer, dynamic postural balance with Y-Balance Test-Lower Quarter, static postural balance with Single Leg Stance Test (Eyes open/closed condition), functional performance with 6-Minute Walking Test and cognitive performance with Stroop Word and Colour Test and Trail Making Test. At the end of the 6 week exercise training all participants will undergo the same assessments.
Interventions
OTHERLow Load Blood Flow Restriction Exercise Training (LL-BFRE)
Blood Flow Restriction exercise training, also known as occlusion training or KAATSU training, is a contemporary exercise training method based on partially restricting arterial and venous blood flow for short periods.
OTHERHigh Load Resistive Exercise Training (HL-RE)
HL-RE is a conventional, well known exercise method to enhance muscle strength and improve physical performance. It's performed by using resistance bands or weights applying on the extremity.
Sponsors
Atlas University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Volunteering to participate in the study, * Being between the ages of 18-30.
Exclusion criteria
* Presence of any painful condition or pathology involving the lower extremity and lumbar spine and the presence of a surgical history, * Presence of serious malalignment and deformity affecting the lower extremity, * Presence of neuromuscular and metabolic disease, * Presence of any disease affecting lower extremity circulation, * Having a history of deep vein thrombosis and the presence of peripheral vascular disease, * Presence of endothelial dysfunction (ED) and any disease that may cause ED, * Presence of active infection, cancer and having received radiotherapy / chemotherapy, * Continuous use of anticoagulant medication, * Having had COVID-19 in the last 3 months or having long COVID syndrome, * Presence of a cognitive or mental disorder that would disability to participate in the study, * Disruption of exercise program 3 times in a row
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Balance | Baseline to 6 weeks after exercise training | Dynamic balance will be assessed by using Y-Balance Test Lower Extremity. |
| Muscle Strength | Baseline to 6 weeks after exercise training | Knee extansor and flexor muscle strength will be measured by using Hoggan Scientific; MicroFET2 brand hand-held dynamometer. |
| Static Balance | Baseline to 6 weeks after exercise training | Static balance will be assessed by using Single Leg Stance Test with eyes open and closed. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Performance | Baseline to 6 weeks after exercise training | Cognitive performance will be assessed by using Trail Making Test. |
| Funtional Performance | Baseline to 6 weeks after exercise training | Functional performance will be assessed by using 6 Minute Walk Test. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sociodemographic Information | Baseline | Age (years), gender, education level, smoking & alcohol habits, whether they have a chronic disease, whether they use any medication, and exercise habits of the individuals participating in the study will be recorded. |
| Physical Assessment | Baseline | Height (cm), body weight (kg) and body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2) will be measured. Height will be measure via stadiometer, body weight will be measure via weighing device and BMI will be calculated using with the formula weight/height (m)2. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed