NCT06422234

Effect of Exergame-Based Exercise on Hamstring and Quadriceps Isokinetic Muscle Parameters

Effect of Exergame-Based Exercise on Hamstring and Quadriceps Isokinetic Muscle Parameters, Balance and Explosive Power

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 45 (actual)
• Sponsor: Halic University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of two different exercise methods (video-based game exercise group and real (non-game) exercise group) to increase knee strength in healthy individuals on muscle strength, balance and lower extremity functional parameters. In our study, it will be revealed which technique will have what effect in the strengthening, which will be done by taking certain criteria into consideration. Participants will be randomized into three different groups. Two groups, except the control group, will exercise three times a week for 6 weeks. All participants will be assessment twice in total, at the beginning of the study and 6 weeks later. It is thought that the results obtained here will contribute to the literature.

Detailed description

The study was planned to include individuals studying at Halic University, who met the inclusion criteria and volunteered to participate in the study. Evaluated participants will be randomly assigned to three different groups (control group, video-based game exercise group, real game-free exercise group). The sealed envelope method will be used in randomization. All evaluations by the same physiotherapist will be performed twice, before exercise and after 6 weeks of exercise. Both exercise groups will practice under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The control group will not exercise and will only be evaluated twice. At the end of the study, those in the control group will be able to participate in any exercise group they want for 6 weeks.

Conditions

• Exergaming
• Sedentary Behavior
• Muscle Strength

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Exergame	Video-based game exercises will be performed 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Participants will be taught how to play the games before starting the game called Ring Fit Adventure, one of the Nintendo Switch games. Among the games within Ring Fit, games that aim to increase lower extremity muscle strength, core stabilization and balance have been selected, and game types and number of repetitions are changed every week.
OTHER	Game-free Exercise	All activities in the exergame group were done without games and screens. The progression of the exercises proceeds in the same way as the other group.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-04-01
• Primary completion: 2024-05-27
• Completion: 2024-06-03
• First posted: 2024-05-20
• Last updated: 2025-04-16

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)