Muscle Strength, Proprioception
Conditions
Keywords
contralateral training, isokinetic training, single-leg squat, proprioception.
Brief summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the contralateral effects of unilateral training in sedentary women. Specifically, the study compares unilateral isokinetic training and single-leg squat training to determine their effects on strength, proprioception, and muscle thickness in both the trained and untrained lower extremities. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the training groups. The intervention will be applied to one lower limb only. Strength, proprioception, and muscle thickness will be assessed before and after the intervention period. The primary objective is to evaluate whether unilateral training induces cross-education effects in the contralateral limb. The findings of this study may contribute to rehabilitation strategies by clarifying the potential benefits of unilateral exercise programs for improving neuromuscular performance and muscle morphology in sedentary individuals.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALUnilateral Isokinetic Training
Unilateral isokinetic strength training will be applied to one lower extremity using an isokinetic dynamometer. The training program will be performed according to the study protocol. The contralateral limb will not receive any direct intervention.
BEHAVIORALUnilateral Single-Leg Squat Training
Participants will perform unilateral single-leg squat exercises on one lower extremity according to the study protocol. The opposite limb will not receive any direct training.
Sponsors
Cagatay Muslum Gokdogan
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Intervention model description
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups. Two experimental groups will receive unilateral exercise interventions, consisting of unilateral isokinetic training or unilateral single-leg squat training. A third group will serve as a control group and will not receive any intervention. Participants will remain in their assigned groups throughout the study period.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* female gender, * no lower extremity problems in the last 6 months, * not actively participating in sports
Exclusion criteria
* history of orthopedic surgery within the last 2 years, * ongoing lower extremity pain, systemic disease that could prevent exercise, * a neurological problems.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Strength | Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention | Muscle strength of the lower extremities will be assessed using isokinetic dynamometry to evaluate peak torque values in both the trained and contralateral limbs. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Proprioception | Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention | Lower extremity proprioception will be evaluated using joint position sense assessment to determine proprioceptive accuracy in both limbs. |
| Muscle Thickness | Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention | Muscle thickness of selected thigh muscles will be measured using ultrasonography to assess morphological adaptations following unilateral training. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed