Posture
Conditions
Interventions
It will be a clinical trial with 45 participants randomly divided into three groups: 15 in the myofascial release group of the anterior tibial and tensor fascia lata (GTA-TFL), 15 in the myofascial re
Sponsors
Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: To present knee hyperextension, initially assessed subjectively and later confirmed by photogrammetry as described below; and being 18 years of age or older.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Dermatological conditions that contraindicate the use of the myofascial release technique, such as dermatitis due to any cause; deep venous thrombosis and phlebitis; musculoskeletal disorders that generate changes in muscle tone; injury or previous surgery on the knee, ankle or hip.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to verify a reduction of at least 5º in knee hyperextension, measured by biophotogrammetry. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected an improvement of at least 5% in the postural angles of the other body segments, measured by biophotogrammetry. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public Contactcedep Dra. Maria Angela de Souza: diretora cedep
Outcome results
None listed