Sports Physical Therapy
Conditions
Keywords
Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Performance, Soccer
Brief summary
Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation is a relative new intervention applied by physical therapists. Although it has been hypothesized that this technique could improve pain and function, no studies have investigated changes in physical performance in soccer players. This study will evaluate changes in physical performance after the application of Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in a sample of healthy soccer players.
Interventions
Participants assigned to this group will received two sessions (once per week) of ultrasound guided Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation targeting the femoral nerve.
OTHERControl Group
No intervention
Sponsors
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Semiprofessional soccer player * No symptoms or injury in the lower extremity previous 6 months * Training frequency of at least 3 days a week plus soccer game
Exclusion criteria
* fear to needles * presence of pain or any musculoskeletal disease * previous surgery in the lower extremity * underlying medical conditions, e.g., diabetes, hypertension
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in Contra-Movement Jump between baseline and follow-up periods | Baseline and immediately after each session and 1 month after the last treatment session | The jump will start in an upright position with participants hands in their waists. They will perform a vertical jump after a fast down countermovement. During the knees and hips flexion, the trunk will remain the most upright as possible. The jump is measured using a Chronopump-Boscosystem DIN-A2 contact platform obtaining a jump reliable and valid height in centimeters |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in Squat Performance Speed between baseline and follow-up periods | Baseline and immediately after each session and 1 month after the last treatment session | The Speed4Lift device will be used. Squats will be performed using a 20kg olympic bar with two 20kg discs in each side. Participants will place the bar over their shoulders in a 90º triple-flexion position. The measurements will be performed during the concentric contraction phase of the squat |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed