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Exercise-induced Hypoalgesia and Proprioceptive Changes, Comparing Isometric to Isotonic Neck Exercises
Sponsor: University of South Dakota
Summary
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.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 64 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2024-08-12
Completion Date
2025-05-05
Last Updated
2024-12-06
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise
Neck exercises in a cross over design that the participants will do both types of interventions with a washout period inbetween.
Locations (1)
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota, United States