Effects of Different Recovery Methods on Lactic Acid Removal, Flexibility, Strength, and Endurance

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of this study is to compare these three different recovery methods following a single bout high-intensity interval exercise program with each other in terms of blood lactate clearance, muscle flexibility, muscle strength and endurance.

Detailed Description
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It is very important to choose the most effective recovery method for the athletes in training for their next training/competition. The recovery period is very significant in terms of removal of blood lactate and body dynamics as soon as they return to their original state and achieve high performance. Neither neuromuscular electrical stimulation, low-intensity aerobic exercise, self-massage with foam roller methods, which have been proven their effectiveness in the literature, have been compared with each other.

Official Title
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Comparison of Acute Effects on Lactic Acid Removal, Flexibility, Strength, and Endurance of Different Recovery Methods

Conditions
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Recovery Methods, Exercise Training

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Active Recovery Group
* Other: Self-Massage with Foam Roller Group
* Other: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Young, healthy adults aged 20-25 years. Exclusion Criteria: Clinical diagnosis of a cardiovascular disease. Clinical diagnosis of a metabolic disorder, orthopedic or neurological disease that would interfere with an exercise program, Clinical diagnosis of hemophili, Clinical diagnosis of thrombophlebitis or deep vein trombosis, Clinical diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease, Clinical diagnosis of venous insufficiency, Clinical diagnosis of anemia, Pregnancy.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 25 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Basic Science
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: neuromuscular electrical stimulation, low intensity aerobic exercise, self massage with foam roller methods
Masking: Triple


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Active Recovery Group<br>Participants in this group will exercise for 15 minutes, for a range of 65 to 70% of the maximum heart rate. | Other: Active Recovery Group<br>* Participants in this group will exercise for 15 minutes, for a range of 65 to 70% of the maximum heart rate as a recovery method following a single bout high-intensity interval exercise program<br>|
| Experimental: Self-Massage with Foam Roller Group<br>This group will perform 15 minutes self-massage with foam roller following the exercise session. | Other: Self-Massage with Foam Roller Group<br>* This group will perform 15 minutes self-massage with foam roller following the exercise session as a recovery method following a single bout high-intensity interval exercise program.<br>|
| Experimental: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation<br>Participants of this group will be applied electrical stimulation on quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscles for 15 minutes while they are comfortable lying position. | Other: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation<br>* Participants of this group will be applied electrical stimulation on quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscles for 15 minutes while they are comfortable lying position as a recovery method following a single bout high-intensity interval exercise program.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blood Lactate change | blood lactate concentration measurement | change from baseline and 20. minutes of recovery | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscle Strength | Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscle Strength assessment with hand held dynamometer for left and right | baseline and 1. hour | 
| Squat Endurance Test | Squat endurance capacity assessment will done with 1 Repeat Maximum 60% | baseline and 1. hour | 
| sit and reach test | Hamstring Flexibility assessment will done with sit and reach test and will noted as centimeter | baseline and 1. hour | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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electrical stimulation, low intensity aerobic training, lactate removal, foam roller