Proprioceptive Neuromuscular FacilitationNCT05872802
Effectiveness of a Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
A study testing eccentric exercises and electrical stimulation and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in people with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, run by Universidad Católica de Ávila at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
Introduction: Paddle tennis is a popular sport which can cause lower limb injuries due to impaired flexibility, such as ankle dorsiflexion. To improve this, methods such as proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), eccentric exercises and electrical stimulation (NMES) can be used. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- What is being tested?
- eccentric exercises and electrical stimulation and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2023to 15 May 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 50 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Be a professional padel player.
- Be over 18 years of age.
- Sign the informed consent to participate in the study.
- Completion of the IPAQ physical activity questionnaire (Annex 1) to assess the level of physical activity of the participants and to ensure that they meet the physical activity level of the participants and to ensure that they meet the requirements for requirements for participation in the study.
Who cannot join
- Traumatic or musculoskeletal history that may affect the performance of the study exercises, as determined in the exercises of the study.
- A neurological history that may cause impairment in the performance of the exercises.
- Use of orthoses that may generate alterations in the result.
- Difficulty in performing exercises as determined by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of a Proprioceptive Neuromuscular With One of Eccentric Exercise Plus Acute Electrostimulation in the Eccentric Exercise Plus Acute Electrostimulation on the Weight Bearing Weight Bearing Lunge, Lateral Step Down and Drop Jump Tests in Drop Jump Test, in Professional Paddle Tennis Players
Introduction: Paddle tennis is a popular sport which can cause lower limb injuries due to impaired flexibility, such as ankle dorsiflexion. To improve this, methods such as proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), eccentric exercises and electrical stimulation (NMES) can be used. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of a PNF program with one of eccentric exercise plus NMES in the weight bearing lunge, lateral step down and drop jump test in amateur paddle tennis players. Methods: Pilot randomized clinical trial involving 20 male amateur paddle tennis players.
Participants were randomly divided into two groups of ten. One group received a PNF protocol, while the another group was given an Eccentric+ NMES exercise protocol. During the study, range of dorsal ankle flexion (ROMDf) was measured, as well as the vertical jump and lateral step down capacity of the participants.
- Being tested
- eccentric exercises and electrical stimulation, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
- Keywords
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation;, Paddle tennis, Ankle dorsiflexion range, Eccentric exercise, Neuromuscular electrostimulation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
eccentric exercises and electrical stimulationOther
Eccentric exercises and strengthening currents to improve ankle dorsiflexion in professional padel players.
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitationOther
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation to improve ankle dorsiflexion in professional padel players.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation group. | Active comparator | Proprioception protocol for ankle dorsiflexion. Receives: Other: proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation |
| Eccentric exercises and electrical stimulation group. | Experimental | Eccentric exercises and strengthening currents for ankle dorsiflexion. Receives: Other: eccentric exercises and electrical stimulation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Vertical jump
The protocol for the drop jump test proposes different heights ranging from 20 to 100 cm.
cm to 100 cm. In our study, there is a height of 25 cm to assess knee valgus, which is considered optimal according to the literature.
knee valgus, which is considered optimal according to the literature. The athlete, once on the The athlete, once on the box, should place his hands on his hips and drop from the top of the bench, cushion the impact and, once in the jumping position, perform a maximum vertical jump.
Measured: 1 month
range of flexion ankle dorsiflexion
using the weight bearing lunge test. Once the maximum distance has been reached, we perform the measurement with the clinometer application, we calibrate the the inclinometer at the verticality of your tibia, precisely at the proximal third and measure the range of motion of the ankle, not the position reached.
Measured: 1 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 May 2023
- Study start1 Feb 2023
- Primary completion1 Mar 2023
- Study completion15 May 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (8)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular FacilitationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad Católica de Ávila
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, JORGE VELAZQUEZ SAORNIL, Universidad Católica de Ávila
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05872802
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 15/05/2023
- Status last verified
- May 2023
- First submitted
- 15 May 2023
- Last updated
- 26 May 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Osawa Y, Oguma Y. Effects of vibration on flexibility: a meta-analysis. J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact. 2013 Dec;13(4):442-53.
PubMed 24292614Sams L, Langdown BL, Simons J, Vseteckova J. The Effect Of Percussive Therapy On Musculoskeletal Performance And Experiences Of Pain: A Systematic Literature Review. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2023 Apr 1;18(2):309-327. doi: 10.26603/001c.73795. eCollection 2023.
PubMed 37020441Moreno-Perez V, Soler A, Ansa A, Lopez-Samanes A, Madruga-Parera M, Beato M, Romero-Rodriguez D. Acute and chronic effects of competition on ankle dorsiflexion ROM in professional football players. Eur J Sport Sci. 2020 Feb;20(1):51-60. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2019.1611930. Epub 2019 May 9.
PubMed 31072261Moreno-Perez V, Del Coso J, Raya-Gonzalez J, Nakamura FY, Castillo D. Effects of basketball match-play on ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and vertical jump performance in semi-professional players. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2020 Jan;60(1):110-118. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.19.09918-3. Epub 2019 Oct 16.
PubMed 31640316Rabin A, Kozol Z, Moran U, Efergan A, Geffen Y, Finestone AS. Factors associated with visually assessed quality of movement during a lateral step-down test among individuals with patellofemoral pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Dec;44(12):937-46. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2014.5507. Epub 2014 Oct 27.
PubMed 25347229Rabin A, Portnoy S, Kozol Z. The Association of Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion With Hip and Knee Kinematics During the Lateral Step-down Test. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Nov;46(11):1002-1009. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2016.6621. Epub 2016 Sep 29.
PubMed 27686412Reiner M, Tilp M, Guilhem G, Morales-Artacho A, Nakamura M, Konrad A. Effects of a Single Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching Exercise With and Without Post-stretching Activation on the Muscle Function and Mechanical Properties of the Plantar Flexor Muscles. Front Physiol. 2021 Sep 14;12:732654. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2021.732654. eCollection 2021.
PubMed 34594241Wilczynski B, Zorena K, Slezak D. Dynamic Knee Valgus in Single-Leg Movement Tasks. Potentially Modifiable Factors and Exercise Training Options. A Literature Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Nov 6;17(21):8208. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17218208.
PubMed 33172101
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 May 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of a Proprioceptive Neuromuscular With One of Eccentric Exercise Plus Acute Electrostimulation in the Eccentric Exercise Plus Acute Electrostimulation on the Weight Bearing Weight Bearing Lunge, Lateral Step Down and Drop Jump Tests in Drop Jump Test, in Professional Paddle Tennis Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05872802
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 15/05/2023
- Keywords
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation;, Paddle tennis, Ankle dorsiflexion range, Eccentric exercise, Neuromuscular electrostimulation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad Católica de ÁvilaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 May 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 May 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Introduction: Paddle tennis is a popular sport which can cause lower limb injuries due to impaired flexibility, such as ankle dorsiflexion. To improve this, methods such as proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), eccentric exercises and electrical stimulation (NMES) can be used. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of a PNF program with one of eccentric exercise plus NMES in the weight bearing lunge, lateral step down and drop jump test in amateur paddle tennis players. Methods: Pilot randomized clinical trial involving 20 male amateur paddle tennis players.
Participants were randomly divided into two groups of ten. One group received a PNF protocol, while the another group was given an Eccentric+ NMES exercise protocol. During the study, range of dorsal ankle flexion (ROMDf) was measured, as well as the vertical jump and lateral step down capacity of the participants.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation group. | Active comparator | Other: proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitationProprioception protocol for ankle dorsiflexion. |
| Eccentric exercises and electrical stimulation group. | Experimental | Other: eccentric exercises and electrical stimulationEccentric exercises and strengthening currents for ankle dorsiflexion. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Be a professional padel player.
- Be over 18 years of age.
- Sign the informed consent to participate in the study.
- Completion of the IPAQ physical activity questionnaire (Annex 1) to assess the level of physical activity of the participants and to ensure that they meet the physical activity level of the participants and to ensure that they meet the requirements for requirements for participation in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Traumatic or musculoskeletal history that may affect the performance of the study exercises, as determined in the exercises of the study.
- A neurological history that may cause impairment in the performance of the exercises.
- Use of orthoses that may generate alterations in the result.
- Difficulty in performing exercises as determined by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| eccentric exercises and electrical stimulationEccentric exercises and strengthening currents to improve ankle dorsiflexion in professional padel players. | Other | Eccentric exercises and electrical stimulation group. |
| proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitationproprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation to improve ankle dorsiflexion in professional padel players. | Other | proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation group. |
Primary outcome
Vertical jump
Time frame: 1 month
The protocol for the drop jump test proposes different heights ranging from 20 to 100 cm. cm to 100 cm. In our study, there is a height of 25 cm to assess knee valgus, which is considered optimal according to the literature. knee valgus, which is considered optimal according to the literature. The athlete, once on the The athlete, once on the box, should place his hands on his hips and drop from the top of the bench, cushion the impact and, once in the jumping position, perform a maximum vertical jump.
range of flexion ankle dorsiflexion
Time frame: 1 month
using the weight bearing lunge test. Once the maximum distance has been reached, we perform the measurement with the clinometer application, we calibrate the the inclinometer at the verticality of your tibia, precisely at the proximal third and measure the range of motion of the ankle, not the position reached.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 May 2023.
- Background: PubMed 24292614Osawa Y, Oguma Y. Effects of vibration on flexibility: a meta-analysis. J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact. 2013 Dec;13(4):442-53.
- Background: PubMed 37020441Sams L, Langdown BL, Simons J, Vseteckova J. The Effect Of Percussive Therapy On Musculoskeletal Performance And Experiences Of Pain: A Systematic Literature Review. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2023 Apr 1;18(2):309-327. doi: 10.26603/001c.73795. eCollection 2023.
- Results publication: PubMed 31072261Moreno-Perez V, Soler A, Ansa A, Lopez-Samanes A, Madruga-Parera M, Beato M, Romero-Rodriguez D. Acute and chronic effects of competition on ankle dorsiflexion ROM in professional football players. Eur J Sport Sci. 2020 Feb;20(1):51-60. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2019.1611930. Epub 2019 May 9.
- Results publication: PubMed 31640316Moreno-Perez V, Del Coso J, Raya-Gonzalez J, Nakamura FY, Castillo D. Effects of basketball match-play on ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and vertical jump performance in semi-professional players. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2020 Jan;60(1):110-118. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.19.09918-3. Epub 2019 Oct 16.
- Results publication: PubMed 25347229Rabin A, Kozol Z, Moran U, Efergan A, Geffen Y, Finestone AS. Factors associated with visually assessed quality of movement during a lateral step-down test among individuals with patellofemoral pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Dec;44(12):937-46. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2014.5507. Epub 2014 Oct 27.
- Results publication: PubMed 27686412Rabin A, Portnoy S, Kozol Z. The Association of Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion With Hip and Knee Kinematics During the Lateral Step-down Test. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Nov;46(11):1002-1009. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2016.6621. Epub 2016 Sep 29.
- Results publication: PubMed 34594241Reiner M, Tilp M, Guilhem G, Morales-Artacho A, Nakamura M, Konrad A. Effects of a Single Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching Exercise With and Without Post-stretching Activation on the Muscle Function and Mechanical Properties of the Plantar Flexor Muscles. Front Physiol. 2021 Sep 14;12:732654. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2021.732654. eCollection 2021.
- Results publication: PubMed 33172101Wilczynski B, Zorena K, Slezak D. Dynamic Knee Valgus in Single-Leg Movement Tasks. Potentially Modifiable Factors and Exercise Training Options. A Literature Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Nov 6;17(21):8208. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17218208.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing eccentric exercises and electrical stimulation and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in people with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, run by Universidad Católica de Ávila at 1 site in Spain.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 May 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Vertical jump (time frame: 1 month). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05872802, which also lists 8 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 May 2023.