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
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
45
Dynamic movements of the joints controlled by the quadriceps muscle (hip and knee)
passive stretching of the quadriceps muscle
Self-stretching of the quadriceps muscle
Luis Ceballos Laita
Soria, Castille and León, Spain
RECRUITINGRange of motion
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
Time frame: Baseline
Range of motion
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
Time frame: immediately after the intervention
Strength
The examiners assess the hip flexion and extension strength with a hand-held dynamometer
Time frame: Baseline
Strength
The examiners assess the hip flexion and extension strength with a hand-held dynamometer
Time frame: immediately after the intervention
Extensibility
The examiners assess the extensibility of the quadriceps and hamstring tissues using a digital inclinometer
Time frame: Baseline
Extensibility
The examiners assess the extensibility of the quadriceps and hamstring tissues using a digital inclinometer
Time frame: immediately after the intervention
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