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Clinical Trials/NCT02821598
NCT02821598
Completed
N/A

Effects of the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation for Promoting Muscular Irradiation

Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre1 site in 1 country24 target enrollmentJune 2016
ConditionsMotor Disorders

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Motor Disorders
Sponsor
Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
Enrollment
24
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Muscular activity by means of Electromyography
Status
Completed
Last Updated
6 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) patterns delivered to the upper limb, lower limb and trunk for promoting motor irradiation to the contralateral lower limb.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
June 2016
End Date
September 2016
Last Updated
6 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Crossover
Sex
Female

Investigators

Sponsor
Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Aline de Souza Pagnussat

PhD

Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • right-handed
  • sedentary
  • body mass index between 18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

  • having any injuries that prevented the implementation of the proposed activities
  • being pregnant

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Muscular activity by means of Electromyography

Time Frame: Change from pre to post intervention (at least 40 min)

Muscular activity will be assessed in the left lower limb

Study Sites (1)

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