Muscle disorder not specified
Conditions
Interventions
Research participants will undergo functional tests of squat, dorsiflexion in an orthostatic position and dorsiflexion in a semi-kneeling position. Initially, anatomical landmarks will be marked with
National Institute of Health Bethesda, Maryland). The squat movement will be performed facing the wall, where the volunteer will squat using hip flexion, knee flexion and dorsiflexion movements. Such
E02.190.599
E02.779
Sponsors
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Eligibility
Age
15 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants aged 15 to 55 years; male and female sex; professional and amateur tennis athletes; physical activity practitioners, non-tennis practitioners.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants with extensive injuries; with unhealed wounds; who has undergone any surgical procedure in the regions of interest for at least twelve months or with a report of severe or unbearable pain; who cannot assume the posture adopted for the evaluation; musculotendinous structures in which the participant complains of pain or other symptoms suggestive of injury, but without a defined diagnosis; who refuse to sign the consent form.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The myofascial release technique is expected to actually decrease muscle tissue stiffness. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are not expected | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactWagner Pereira
Outcome results
None listed