Muscle Stiffness
Conditions
Interventions
This is a cross-sectional crossover study with 3 groups, namely: Cryotherapy, heating and control. As this is a crossover study, all 33 participants will receive the three interventions on three diffe
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Sponsors
Universidade de São Paulo
Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy volunteers; Aged between 18 and 30 years old.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Present neuromuscular injuries involving the knee extensor muscles; Present thermal sensitivity disorders; Have performed exercises with load on the lower limbs in the last 72 hours; Have ingested caffeine and energy drinks 24 hours before the assessments.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The study was designed to detect a difference in muscle tissue stiffness after interventions through elastography examination with the Young's Modulus (E) parameter. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The study analyzed the relationship between the thickness of subcutaneous fat and its impact on muscle stiffness after the application of heat and cold. This will be carried out through a correlation test using the measurements found with the adipometer and the elastography exam.;The study seeks to analyze the relationship between skin elasticity and moisture and the effects of thermal agents. This will be done through the values obtained with the ElastiMeter and MoistureMeter-D equipment, correlating with the indices evaluated by elastography.;The study aims to analyze the relationship between skin temperature and muscle stiffness. This will be done through data obtained through infrared thermography and elastography examination. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLuis Carlos Filho
Universidade de São Paulo
Outcome results
None listed