CompletedNot Applicable

Spine Position and Neural Sensitivity

United States40 participantsStarted 2022-03-28

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research study is to see if there is a relationship between the tightness of the hamstring muscles (muscles on the back of the thighs), reported sensations related to stretch of the nerves of the lower extremity, and different positions of participants' backs. We will investigate the qualitative differences as provided verbally by participants (sensation felt at maximum knee extension angle) and quantitative differences as provided by surface electromyographic (EMG) measurements of hamstring activity and inclinometer measures of the knee angle.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 without low back pain. Exclusion Criteria: * Known previous diagnoses of sciatica or disc herniation * Diagnosis of scoliosis * History of pain in the low back or back of the leg * History of back surgeries * Any recent hamstring injuries * Any recent fractures * History of osteoporosis * Have feeling of pins and needles down the leg * Have a known nervous system disorder * Have a known systemic inflammatory condition * Have Rheumatoid Arthritis * Known history of cardiovascular issues * Have a known connective tissue disorder * Bowel/bladder issues * Are or may be pregnant * Type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus * Active/history of cancer * Allergy to adhesives * Are actively involved in a lawsuit regarding personal bodily injury or receiving workman's compensation * Currently taking/have recently taken antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones (ie. Cipro, Levaquin, Noroxin)

What they're measuring

Knee Extension Angle

Timeframe: single testing session at enrollment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05313217

SponsorUniversity of Hartford

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-07-31