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Strength Measurement in Intrinsic Foot Muscles With Break and Make Tests

Sponsor
Gazi University (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT04307758
Collaborator
(none)
77
Enrollment
1
Location
6.4
Actual Duration (Months)
12
Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The human foot is a complex structure, which serves functions such as support and mobility. These functions are accomplished through the deformation of the arch, which is controlled by intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles. The intrinsic muscles have an important role in dynamic stabilization of the foot due to their structurally short force levers and small diameters. There are many studies reporting that foot intrinsic muscle weakness is directly related to pathologies such as structural or functional toe deformities, pes planus, hallux valgus, plantar fasciitis .Therefore it is essential to evaluate the strength of these muscles in an objective and reliable way.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Other: Muscle Strength Assesment-Make Test
  • Other: Muscle Strength Assesment-Break Test

Detailed Description

Two different methods are used in measuring muscle strength via a Hand Held Dynamometer; the "break test" and the "make test" . During these tests, the examiner and subject play opposite roles. During the make test, the subject applies maximal force against the examiner and the position is maintained by the examiner. During the break test, the subject holds the position of the muscle being evaluated and the examiner pushes until the subject's maximal force is overcome. In the two tests, force is applied differently; the dynamometer receives different amounts of force, and different results may be generated. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the reliability of intrinsic foot muscle strength assessment with break and make test in healthy young subjects.

Study Design

Study Type:
Observational
Actual Enrollment :
77 participants
Observational Model:
Case-Only
Time Perspective:
Prospective
Official Title:
Comparison of Strength Measurement in Intrinsic Foot Muscles With Break and Make Tests Using a Hand-held Dynamometer in Healthy Young Subjects
Actual Study Start Date :
Aug 5, 2019
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Dec 30, 2019
Actual Study Completion Date :
Feb 17, 2020

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Healthy Adults

Healthy subjects aged 18-35 years were enrolled in this study. The muscle strength assessment of the foot intrinsic muscles was assessed with the make test and the break test. The tests were performed with the hip and knee semiflexed in prone position with a hand-held dynamometer. The experimental protocols and methods were explained in detail to all subjects. All participants provided written informed consent in keeping with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.

Other: Muscle Strength Assesment-Make Test
For the make test, the examiner applies resistance in a fixed position and the person being tested exerts a maximum effort against the dynamometer and examiner. The examiner is only required to sustain an isometric contraction and read the highest value on an Hand Held Dynamometer.
Other Names:
  • Make Test

    • Other: Muscle Strength Assesment-Break Test
    For the break test, the examiner applies resistance sufficient to overcome the maximum effort of the person being tested and cause the subject's joint to move in the opposite direction, which results in an eccentric contraction. During this test the limb must move at a constant velocity while the person being tested is asked to achieve a maximum contraction. In addition, the examiner must read the force output reading at the exact time the subject's limb begins to move from the Hand Held Dynamometer.
    Other Names:
  • Break Test

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    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Foot intrinsic muscle strength with the make test [Once a day for two days.]

      Reliability of the Make Test

    2. Foot intrinsic muscle strength with the break test [Once a day for two days.]

      Reliability of the Break test

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years to 35 Years
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    Yes
    Inclusion Criteria:

    • Sedentary individuals,

    • Category 1 and 2 according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire

    • Body mass index between the ranges ≥18.5 - <24.9

    Exclusion Criteria:

    • Any orthopedic or neurological disorder

    • Previous history of lower extremity surgery

    • Having low back pain

    • Having vestibular or visual system problems

    • Having hallux rigidus or limitus, having a hallux valgus angle over 15 degrees

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Gazi University Ankara Turkey 06560

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Gazi University

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Gokhan Yazici, Pt. PhD, Gazi University

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Gokhan Yazici, Principal Investigator, Gazi University
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT04307758
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • GaziUni
    First Posted:
    Mar 13, 2020
    Last Update Posted:
    Mar 13, 2020
    Last Verified:
    Mar 1, 2020
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    No
    Plan to Share IPD:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
    No
    Keywords provided by Gokhan Yazici, Principal Investigator, Gazi University
    Make and Break Test
    Strength assessment
    Hand held dynamometer
    Intrinsic foot muscles

    Study Results

    No Results Posted as of Mar 13, 2020