Asymptomatic Condition
Conditions
Keywords
stretching, extensibility, strength, range of motion
Brief summary
To compare the effects dynamic stretching, passive stretching and self-stretching of the quadriceps muscle on muscle extensibility, hip strength and hip range of motion
Interventions
OTHERDynamic stretching
Dynamic movements of the joints controlled by the quadriceps muscle (hip and knee)
OTHERPassive stretching
passive stretching of the quadriceps muscle
OTHERSelf-stretching
Self-stretching of the quadriceps muscle
Sponsors
Universidad de Zaragoza
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Footbal athletes * Limited range of motion in ely's test
Exclusion criteria
* Previous surgery in the lower limb * Previous physiotherapy threatment in the thigh * Stretching contraindications
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Range of motion | Baseline | the examiners assess the shoulder range of motion with an universal goniometer the examiners assess the shoulder range of motion with an universal goniometer The examiners assess the hip flexion and extension range of motion with an universal goniometer |
| Strength | Baseline | The examiners assess the hip flexion and extension strength with a hand-held dynamometer |
| Extensibility | Baseline | The examiners assess the extensibility of the quadriceps and hamstring tissues using a digital inclinometer |
Countries
Spain
Contacts
Primary ContactLuis Ceballos Laita, PhD
Outcome results
None listed