Exercise-induced Hypoalgesia and Proprioceptive Changes, Comparing Isometric to Isotonic Neck Exercises
Eligible age
18–64 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
Exercised induced hypoalgesia (EIH) (reduction in pain) after exercise has been studied in the literature, but no comparisons have been made specifically looking at different types of exercise (isometric/dynamic moving through a range of motion with resistance versus isotonic/applying static resistance to a joint not moving) with neck muscle strengthening. This study will explore to see if one form of exercise is superior to the other in providing EIH. Another benefit of exercise is improving proprioception (knowing where our body is in space). Again no specific investigation has been done comparing isometric versus isotonic exercises for neck muscles. Both of these exercises are often prescribed in physical therapy so further understanding the benefits of them can help improve the prescription of exercises for patients.
Sponsor: University of South Dakota
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 18-64 years old,
- ✓ all genders,
- ✓ healthy individuals with no neck pain
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Medical restrictions to physical activity
- ✕ History of chronic pain (pain \> 3 months) or current acute neck pain
- ✕ Unable to refrain from alcohol, pain medications, and vigorous exercise 24 hours prior to testing
Where it's recruiting
Vermillion
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06465394 · last updated 2024-12-06