The Effect Thoracolumbar Fascia on the Abdominal Muscle
|
The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details. |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04113642 |
|
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : October 3, 2019
Last Update Posted : October 7, 2019
|
- Study Details
- Tabular View
- No Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
| Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment |
|---|---|
| Abdominal Muscle Posture Muscle Strength | Other: ultrasonographic measurement of abdominal muscle thickness at four positions |
Spinal stabilization is crucial in maintaining healthy posture. Core muscle activation could be enhanced using thoracolumbar fascia for this stability.
Core, also called 'power house', is a muscular box built from abdominal muscles in the front, paraspinal, and gluteal muscles at the back, diaphragm at the top, and pelvic floor muscles at the bottom. Deep core muscles control intersegmental motion and respond to postural and extrinsic load changes and consist of transversus abdominis, internal oblique, multifidi and pelvic floor muscles.
Myofascial system links latissimus dorsi and gluteus maximus through thoracolumbar fascia causing tensegrity-like network in the whole body.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in the thickness of abdominal muscles during activation of thoracolumbar fascia through contracting the gluteus maximus and latissimus dorsi muscles. The hypothesis was that the thickness of transversus abdominis and internal oblique would show greater increase when abdominal contraction was performed with simultaneous contraction of gluteus maximus and latissimus dorsi (bridge with arm extension) than that of abdominal contraction alone (abdominal hollowing) or abdominal contraction with simultaneous activation of only gluteus maximus (bridge).
Thirty healthy subjects (15 women, 15 men) were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Thickness of transversus abdominis, internal oblique and external oblique muscles were evaluated using ultrasound at rest and during three exercise positions: abdominal hollowing in neutral spine, bridge, and bridge with isometric arm extension using ultrasound device equipped with 55 mm convex array transducer.
| Study Type : | Observational |
| Actual Enrollment : | 30 participants |
| Observational Model: | Other |
| Time Perspective: | Cross-Sectional |
| Official Title: | The Effect of Activation of Thoracolumbar Fascia on the Thickness of Abdominal Muscles; an Ultrasonographic Study |
| Actual Study Start Date : | March 1, 2019 |
| Actual Primary Completion Date : | March 29, 2019 |
| Actual Study Completion Date : | March 29, 2019 |
| Group/Cohort | Intervention/treatment |
|---|---|
|
single group
healthy subjects
|
Other: ultrasonographic measurement of abdominal muscle thickness at four positions
Thickness of transversus abdominis, internal oblique and external oblique muscles were evaluated using ultrasound at rest and during abdominal hollowing, bridge, and bridge with isometric arm extension. |
- Change in ultrasonographic thickness of abdominal muscles [ Time Frame: 1 day (Change of muscle thickness from rest to exercise positions) ]The ultrasound transducer was placed over an intersection point of two imaginary lines: one line passing horizontally from the level of navel and the second line running vertically through the anterior superior iliac spine. Subsequent images were obtained at rest, during abdominal hollowing, bridge and bridge with arm extension. Thicknesses of the muscles were measured using onscreen caliper. Results were recorded in millimeters.
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
| Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Inclusion Criteria:
- age more than18 years
- volunteering for the study
- absence of back or abdominal problems
Exclusion Criteria:
- recent history of lower back pain
- previous history of trauma or surgery including back, abdominal, or pelvic region
- pregnancy
- congenital or acquired spinal disorders
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT04113642
| Turkey | |
| Koc University School of Medicine | |
| Istanbul, Turkey, 34010 | |
| Principal Investigator: | Ozden Ozyemisci Taskiran, Prof | Koc University School of Medicine |
Other Publications:
| Responsible Party: | Koç University |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT04113642 |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
2019.100.IRB1.012 |
| First Posted: | October 3, 2019 Key Record Dates |
| Last Update Posted: | October 7, 2019 |
| Last Verified: | October 2019 |
| Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
| Plan to Share IPD: | No |
| Plan Description: | It was not planned to share individual participant data. |
| Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | No |
| Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
|
abdominal muscles ultrasonography exercise lumbar fascia |