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Brief summary
This study aims to compare the effects of two diferente doses of nervous system mobilization on athletes performance.
Detailed description
It is anticipated that 60 athletes will be randomly allocated to receive either 4x10 (n=30) or 8x10 (n=30) repetitions of neural mobilization . Data on flexibility (knee extension test) and lower limb strength and motor control (hop tests and vertical jump test) will be collected at baseline and after the neural mobilization. Statistical analysis will be performed using a mixed-methods ANOVA.
Interventions
OTHERneural mobilization
This is a type of mobilization that uses a specific combination of joint movements
Sponsors
Aveiro University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy athletes
Exclusion criteria
* Nerve damage * Arthritis * Tumors * Vascular conditions * Spinal cord injuries * Any sistemic condition * Surgery in the past 6 months * Injury in the last 3 months * A knee angle of \<10º
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Single Leg Hop Test | Baseline | Participants are asked to perform one single unipedal jump and the jump width is measured. |
| Crossover Test | Baseline | Participants are asked to jump as far as possible on a single leg three consecutive times, without losing balance and landing firmly. The total width of the 3 consecutive jumps is measured. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 6-meter Time Hop Test | Baseline | The aim is to jump as fast as possible on a single leg over a distance of 6 meters, without losing balance and landing firmly. The time taken to perform this test is the measure of interest. |
| Vertical Jump test | Baseline | Participants are asked to jump upwards and the height jumped is measured. |
| Knee extension test | Baseline | Participants are in a prone position, hip at 90º flexion and knee extension is performed. The measure of interest is the knee extension angle. |
Countries
Portugal
Outcome results
None listed