Healthy Volunteers
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention Name: Local heating of the posterior lower leg Intervention Details: Intervention: Local heating will be applied to the posterior lower leg (gastrocnemius and soleus muscle region) usin
Sponsors
Bukkyo University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals who have received a full explanation of the purpose and procedures of the study and have voluntarily provided written informed consent. Males aged between 18 and 49 years, inclusive. Individuals who are in good health with no history of serious cardiovascular, hepatic, or renal diseases. Individuals with no history of orthopedic trauma or surgery to the lower limbs within the past 6 months. Individuals with no neurological or orthopedic disorders that may affect balance ability. Individuals with no open wounds or severe skin diseases at the intervention sites. Individuals with no implanted metal devices (e.g., pacemakers, artificial joints, plates).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to the gels or creams used for radiofrequency therapy. Individuals with sensory impairment, such as deficits in temperature or pain sensation, at the intervention sites (posterior lower leg and plantar sole). Individuals currently taking medications on a regular basis that could potentially affect balance or muscle function (e.g., hypnotics, muscle relaxants, certain antihypertensive drugs). Individuals who are currently participating in another clinical trial. Individuals who, in the judgment of the principal investigator, are otherwise considered unsuitable for participation in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measure: Maximum reach distance in the three directions (anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral) of the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) Timepoints: Immediately before and after each intervention (radiofrequency heating and control condition) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactYutaro Hyodo
Bukkyo University Department of Physical Therapy
Outcome results
None listed