Semi-professional athletes with iliotibial band shortening. Activity, other specified sports and athletics
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: In this group, the stretching technique mentioned in the article is performed four times by the therapist for the participants. The TECAR probe is then placed for 1
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Be a semi-professional athlete The person has no iliotibial band clinical signs Unilateral or bilateral confirmation of shortness in the iliotibial band using test
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Previous surgical history in the last 3 months in any of the musculoskeletal structures People who have had surgery more than twice Structural and postural disorders such as severe kyphosis or scoliosis in the individual Having uncorrected vision disorders Neurological disorders Respiratory and vestibular diseases Use of any medications or substances that affect balance Structural disorders in the pelvis and lower limbs that affect a person's balance Use walking aids such as a cane The person has rheumatic disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Iliotibial band flexibility. Timepoint: Before the intervention - after the first week of the intervention - the second week and the third week after the intervention. Method of measurement: Use of goniometer.;Abductor muscle strength. Timepoint: Before the intervention - after the first week of the intervention - the second week and the third week after the intervention. Method of measurement: manual muscle test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| One leg jump. Timepoint: Before the intervention and third week after the intervention. Method of measurement: tape measure.;Vertical jump. Timepoint: Before the intervention and third week after the intervention. Method of measurement: tape measure. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public Contactzeinab sheikh shoaee
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed