Clinical Research Directory

Dynamic Stretching vs. Foam Rolling: Effects on Hamstring Flexibility and Muscle Oxygenation in Tight Hamstrings

Hamstring muscle flexibility plays a vital role in functional movement and in the prevention of injuries. Reduced flexibility of the hamstring muscles is common and can lead to biomechanical dysfunctions, a limited range of motion, and poor posture. Interventions such as stretching exercises and myofascial release techniques are widely used to improve muscle flexibility. Dynamic stretching, which involves active muscle movements, has been shown to significantly enhance flexibility and may be more effective than static stretching. The use of a foam roller, which is a self-applied myofascial release technique, also improves flexibility and may offer additional benefits by increasing fascial mobility without impairing muscle strength. Peripheral muscle oxygenation reflects a muscle's ability to utilize oxygen and is increasingly used to assess physical performance and fatigue. Although some studies suggest that stretching exercises and foam roller applications may improve peripheral muscle oxygenation, the evidence remains limited. This study aimed to compare the effects of a single session of isolated dynamic stretching and foam roller application on hamstring muscle flexibility and muscle oxygenation. The hypothesis proposed that dynamic stretching would be more effective than foam roller application in enhancing muscle oxygenation, while both interventions would similarly improve muscle flexibility.

Effect of Magnesium Sulphate Pretreatment in Pediatric Abdominal Surgery

In this study, the investigators will compare the effect of magnesium sulphate pretreatment on the onset and duration of intense and deep neuromuscular Block of rocuronium versus Cis-Atracurium and on the period of no response to nerve stimulation in children undergoing elective open abdominal surgeries.

The Potential Protective Effect of Using Muscle Relaxants During Electroporation Ablation (PFA)

The study aims to improve the safety of the electroporation ablation (PFA) procedure by using muscle relaxants to reduce skeletal muscle damage during the procedure. It will also assess myocardial damage to improve the procedure's quality and speed up recovery after the procedure.

Effect of MgSO4 Pretreatment on Muscle Relaxation

In this study, the effect of magnesium sulphate on the onset and duration of intense and moderate cis-atracurium induced neuromuscular blocking and on the period of no response to nerve stimulation will be evaluated in patients who will recieve magnesium sulphate (intervention group) and patients who will not recieve magnesium sulphate (comparator group).

Progressive Relaxation Exercises for Kidney Donors

Complex emotions and other possible changes associated with agreeing to enroll after laparoscopic donor nephrectomy may cause living donors to experience anxiety, increase in perceived pain temperature, or last longer after surgery. Purpose: The purpose of using this method is to determine the effect of progressive relaxation exercises on postoperative pain in laparoscopic living kidney donors. Method: This randomized controlled single-blind study will conduct with 63 patients (study group = 31, control group = 32) who met the care inclusion criteria and underwent laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy in the transplantation service of a private hospital in Istanbul. The sample size and power of the study were calculated with power analysis (G\*Power 3.1). The data will obtain in the study will evaluate in a computer environment through the SPSS 22.0 statistical program. The data of the research will combine with the patient information formula, postoperative patient follow-up and evaluation formula, Visual Pain Scale (VAS), PCA and total demand and delivery of boluses and additional analgesic procedures. This study was conducted in accordance with CONSORT.