Muscle Relaxation
Conditions
Brief summary
The study aims to compare the acute effects of the aplication of foam-rolling and stretching over the hamstrings flexibility. The secondary objective is to determine which time can permit the obtention of better results.
Interventions
OTHERFoam-Roller
Application of foam roller in the posterior part of thigh.
OTHERNeuromuscular stretching
Use of a neuromuscular stretching applied to the hamstring muscles
OTHERPasive stretching
Use of a pasive stretching applied to the hamstring muscles
Sponsors
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant women * Musculoskeletal disorder in the last 3 months * Surgical interventions in lower limbs in the last 6 months * Psychological or nervous alterations * Uncomprehension of the indications.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstring flexibility change | 0 seconds, 30 seconds and 2 minutes | Measurement of the hamstring muscles flexibility change by the use of the Sit-and-Reach test |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triceps surae flexibility change | 0 seconds, 30 seconds and 2 minutes | Measurement of the triceps surae flexibility change by the use of the Lunge test |
| Fatigue perception | 0 seconds, 30 seconds and 2 minutes | Measurement of the fatigue sensation by the use of the Modified Borg Scale |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed