Effectiveness of an Exercise Protocol on Alteration of Knee Joint Position Sense in Futsal Players
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Proprioceptive Disorders
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
- Enrollment
- 34
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Joint Position Sense
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This research presents a randomized clinical trial which evaluates the effectiveness of an exercise protocol on the knee-joint repositioning in futsal players related to a post-match muscle fatigue. Our hypothesis is the improvement of sensation in a knee in joint position before and after the match when performing our exercise program.
Investigators
Guido Fabián Gómez Chiguano
Physiotherapist
University of Alcala
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Must have three years of experience in futsal Must be Licensed players
Exclusion Criteria
- •lower limb injuries
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Joint Position Sense
Time Frame: up to 6 weeks after the end of the intervention
Joint Position Sense: Pictures of the knee joint repositioning of the participant are taken. The camera is placed perpendicularly 2 m from the knee joint and 65 cm from the ground. As references, 4 markers are placed in the lower extremity. The participant is seated with his feet dangling and his eyes closed. The dominant leg of the participant is passively carried by the examiner to 45 ° knee flexion. The participant is asked to maintain that position for 10 seconds. After that examiner returns the leg of the player to initial position in a passive way. The participant is then asked to change the position of the leg in an active way to the target position and maintain it for 4 seconds. After that he should return to the initial position. This exercise should be done 3 times. In each position a photograph is taken and then all of them are measured by Autocad which specifies the angles. The absolute angular error, the relative angular error and the variable angular error are measured.
Secondary Outcomes
- Vertical jump heigh(up to 6 weeks after the end of the intervention)
- Perceived exertion rate(up to 6 weeks after the end of the intervention)