Muscle Strength Dynamometer
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical study. Experimental Condition (Manual Myofascial Release): Eighteen men with reports of nonspecific patellofemoral pain (without a medical diagn
Sponsors
Sociedade Unificada Augusto Motta
Sociedade Unificada Augusto Motta
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 59 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Be free from functional limitations, except for nonspecific patellofemoral pain; must not present any type of limitation that could influence the experiment or the interpretation of the data obtained; not report any type of acute dizziness; men and women; aged between 18 and 59 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exhibit abnormal fluid accumulation (edema); particularly in the lower limbs; present with severe visual impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A mean difference in myoelectric activity is expected between the experimental conditions and the control condition.;A mean difference in balance is expected between the experimental conditions and the control condition.;A mean difference in isometric knee extension strength is expected between the experimental conditions and the control condition. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcomes are expected | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactEstêvão Monteiro
Centro Universitário Augusto Motta
Outcome results
None listed