Assessment of Muscle Architecture and Tendon After Chronic Stretching Program
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to establish, through ultrasound, measurements of the thigh muscles (Biceps Femoris and Vastus Lateralis)and the chronic effects of a static stretching program on the muscle-tendon unit these muscles.
Interventions
OTHERstatic stretching exercise on 3 times a week during 8 weeks. Sets number: three of 30 seconds with intervals of equal duration
Sponsors
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Study design
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
17 Years to 25 Years
Inclusion criteria
* physically active male volunteers * soldiers of the Army School of Physical Education of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil * young men
Exclusion criteria
* any musculoskeletal disorder in the lower limbs * neurological or cardiovascular disease experienced previous to or reported during the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of Thigh Muscle After a Stretching Program | after 8 weeks that static stretching protocol was applied |
Countries
Brazil
Outcome results
None listed