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Effects of Hip Blood Flow Restriction and Shockwave Therapy on Q-Angle and Plantar Pressure in Adults With Genu Varum
Sponsor: Sungjin Park
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of gluteus medius-focused blood flow restriction (BFR) training, with or without the addition of radial shockwave therapy, on lower limb alignment in adults with genu varum. The study uses a crossover design and evaluates changes in Q-angle(Quadriceps-angle) and plantar pressure as primary outcomes. All interventions are non-invasive and supervised, and the goal is to identify effective therapeutic strategies to improve biomechanical alignment in individuals with bowed legs.
Official title: "A Crossover Study Investigating the Effects of Gluteus Medius-Focused Blood Flow Restriction Training With or Without Radial Shockwave Therapy on Q-Angle and Plantar Pressure in Adults With Genu Varum"
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
14
Start Date
2025-09-10
Completion Date
2026-01-01
Last Updated
2025-09-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Blood Flow Restriction Training
Participants perform squats with 15% of their body weight under blood flow restriction using a thigh cuff. Hip internal rotation is set at 15 degrees. The training is conducted twice a week for 4 weeks. Cuff pressure is estimated using a predictive formula based on thigh circumference and systolic blood pressure.
Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (rESWT) is applied to the gluteus medius region prior to each exercise session. The protocol includes 2000 pulses per session, applied twice per week for 4 weeks, using a radial shockwave device.
Locations (1)
Gangnam Su Rehabilitation Medicine Manual & Exercise Therapy Center
Seoul, Seoul, South Korea