Browsing by Subject "Range of motion"

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    Age-related differences in flexibility in soccer players 8-19 years old
    (Peer Community In, 2019-01-29) De Ste Croix, Mark; Ayala Rodríguez, Francisco; Cejudo Palomo, Antonio; Robles Palazón, Francisco Javier; Ortega Toro, Enrique; Santonja Medina, Fernando; Sainz de Baranda Andújar, Pilar; Actividad Física y Deporte
    Background. Muscle flexibility is a main component of health-related fitness and one of the basic components of fitness for the performance in some sports. Sport and health professionals require the flexibility profile of soccer to define quantitative aims in the training of flexibility. The aim of this study was to identify age-related differences in lower extremity flexibility in youth soccer players. Methods. Seventy-two young male soccer players (age: 13.0 ± 3.1 y; body mass: 50.5 ± 15.3 kg; stature 158.2 ± 16.8 cm; BMI: 19.6 ± 2.6 kg/m2) completed this study. Measures of eleven passive hip (hip extension (HE), hip adduction with hip flexed 90º (HAD-HF90º), hip flexion with knee flexed (HF-KF) and extended (HF-KE), hip abduction with hip neutral (HAB) and hip flexed 90º (HAB-HF90º), hip external (HER) and internal (HIR) rotation), knee (knee flexion (KF)) and ankle dorsiflexion (ankle dorsiflexion with knee flexed (ADF-KF) and extended (ADF-KE)) ranges of motion (ROM) were taken. Descriptive statistics were calculated for hip, knee and ankle ROM measured separately by leg (dominant and non-dominant) and age-group (U10, U12, U14, U16 and U19). The data was analysed using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to examine the interaction of 11 ROM in the different players' age-group. Results. Generally, U10 and/or U12 soccer players obtain the highest mean value in almost all ROM evaluated (U10: HAD-HF [39.6º ± 4.3º], ADF-KE [32.3º ± 4.1º], HER [63.5º ± 5.6º] and HAB-HF90º [64.1º ± 7.5º); U12: HE [17.7º ± 6.2º], HAB [35.6º ± 3.0º], HIR [60.8º ± 4.7º] and KF [133.8º ± 7.1º]). Nonetheless, significant differences between the players' age-groups are just found in HAD-HF90º (p = .042; ES = .136), HAB (p = .001; ES = .252), HIR (p = .001; ES = .251), HER (p < .001; ES = .321) and HAB-HF90º (p < .001; ES = .376) ROM, showing a progressive and irregular decrease in these ROM until the U19 team. Conclusion. The findings of this study reinforce the necessity of prescribing exercises aimed at improving HAD-HF90º ROM in U16, HAB ROM in U14, HIR ROM in U16 and U19, HER ROM in U12 and U19, and HAB-HF90º ROM in U16 and U19 players within everyday soccer training routines.
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    Clasificación de los valores de rango de movimiento de la extremidad inferior en jugadores de fútbol sala
    (Murcia: Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia, 2017) Ayala Rodríguez, Francisco; Cejudo Palomo, Antonio; Sainz de Baranda Andújar, Pilar; Santonja Medina, Fernando
    Objetivo: Clasificar los valores de flexibilidad de la extremidad inferior en jugadores de la 2ª División de la Liga Nacional de fútbol sala. Método: 60 jugadores fueron valorados mediante la versión básica del protocolo ROM-SPORT. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo y por percentiles para clasificarlos valores de los siete movimientos evaluados. Resultados y conclusión: El presente estudio define el perfil normal de flexibilidad de la extremidad inferior en un rango de valores entre 8-17º para la extensión de cadera, 39-45º para la flexión de tobillo con rodilla extendida, 40-47º para la flexión de tobillo con rodilla flexionada, 42-47º para la abducción de cadera, 76-96º para la flexión de cadera con rodilla extendida, 116-139º para la flexión de rodilla y 141-147º para la flexión de cadera. Valores superiores a este rango se pueden considerar dentro del perfil óptimo mientras que valores inferiores se pueden considerar dentro del perfil limitado. 
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    Efecto inmediato de la auto-liberación miofascial en la superficie plantar sobre la musculatura isquiosural en futbolistas
    (Murcia: Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia, 2019) Barradas Romero, Juan Manuel; Gómez Torre, Samuel; Montero Duarte, Aurelio; Bogas Arrebola, Rafael; Chacón Cuberos, Ramón
    Las adherencias en ciertas zonas musculares generan tensiones en otras musculaturas de la misma cadena muscular. El objetivo del estudio es probar el efecto inmediato de la “Auto-liberación Miofascial” (SMR) con la técnica de pelota de golf en la fascia plantar en deportistas federados de “Fútbol 11” (FU) y “Fútbol Sala” (FS) y su incidencia sobre la musculatura isquiosural. Además, se analizó las diferencias entre cada modalidad. El diseño es de tipo experimental longitudinal, con una muestra de 20 depor-tistas federados. Los resultados muestran una mejora en la longitud alcan-zada en el “Test Sit and Reach” (SRT) de forma significativa la SMR entre “Grupo Control” (GC) y “Grupo Experimental” (GE). Entre modalidades no se aprecian diferencias significativas. Se concluye que existe un efecto inmediato de la SMR con la técnica de pelota de golf en la fascia plantar sobre la musculatura isquiosural. No existiendo diferencias significativas entre modalidades.
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    Efectos de un programa de estiramientos FNP sobre el salto y la flexibilidad en jugadores profesionales de fútbol sala
    (Murcia: Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia, 2019) Belmonte, J.D.; Elvira, J.L.L.; Villarejo García, Diego; Cejudo Palomo, Antonio
    El objetivo de este estudio fue comprobar los efectos de un pro-grama de estiramiento con la técnica contracción-relajación-agonista-con-tracción (CR AC) sobre la capacidad de salto (CS) y el rango de movimiento (ROM). Un total de 21 jugadores de élite de fútbol sala participaron en el presente trabajo. Los participantes fueron asignados a un grupo control (GC) y a un grupo experimental (GE) según su CS. Antes y después de la intervención se midió la CS y el ROM de flexión de cadera con la rodilla extendida (FCRE) y dorsi-flexión de tobillo (DFTRE). Para la medición del CS y del ROM se utilizó una plataforma de contacto y un inclinómetro ISOMED, respectivamente. El GE realizó un programa de estiramientos en los isquiosurales y tríceps sural durante 4 semanas con una frecuencia se-manal de 5 días. Los jugadores aumento significativamente el ROM FCRE (p = 0,02) con efecto fuerte (hp2 = 0,730) y ROM DFTRE (p = 0,01) con efecto moderado (hp2 = 0,546), de los valores de CMJ (p = 0,03) con efecto fuerte (hp2 = 0,650) y de los valores de índice de aprovechamiento de la capacidad elástica [IACE] (p = 0,04) con efecto fuerte (hp2 = 0,742) en el GE después de los estiramientos. Los jugadores del GC aumentaron signifi-cativamente el rendimiento en el CMJ (p = 0,02) con efecto moderado (hp2 = 0,519) e IACE (p = 0,04) con efecto moderado (hp2 = 0,548); además, se observaron diferencias significativas en los valores de IACE (p = 0,02) entre ambos grupos. Los resultados de este estudio permiten concluir que un periodo de entrenamiento con el método CR AC mejora el ROM y la CS en jugadores profesionales de fútbol sala.
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    Effectiveness of eye-cervical re-education versus motor imagery therapy on chronic neck pain: A randomized controlled trial
    (Universidad de Murcia, Servicio de Publicaciones, 2024) Abdel-Aal, Nabil Mahmoud; ElKeblawy, Maher Ahmed; Mohamed Amine, Randa Ahmed
    The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of adding eye cervical re-education exercises (ECRE) versus motor imagery therapy (MIT) to conventional physical therapy (CPT) on pain, functional disability, and cervical range of motion (ROM) in subjects with chronic neck pain (CNP). The study employed a randomized controlled trial design with 60 patients with CNP. Participants were selected from the outpatient clinics of the Faculty of Physical Therapy at Cairo University and were randomly assigned to three groups: conventional physical therapy only (CPT) (Group I, N = 20), eye-cervical re-education exercises plus CPT (Group II, N = 20), and motor imagery therapy plus CPT (Group III, N = 20). All participants received 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Neck Range of Motion (ROM) and Neck Disability Index (NDI) were measured at baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention. In terms of pain intensity, neck disability index, neck flexion and extension, right and left lateral flexion, and right and left rotation ROM outcome measures, the results revealed statistically significant differences between groups (p < 0.05). Group II showed statistically significant improvement compared to both Group I and Group III in all measured outcomes (p < 0.05). Additionally, Group III showed statistically significant improvement compared to Group I in all measured outcomes (p < 0.05). Adding eye-cervical re-education exercises or motor imagery therapy to conventional physical therapy resulted in notable improvements. Eye-cervical re-education exercises, in particular, showed greater benefits in reducing pain, enhancing cervical ROM, and decreasing disability compared to conventional physical therapy alone in patients with chronic neck pain.
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    Neuromodulación aplicada en la corteza prefrontal dorsolateral aumenta el rango de movimiento de la cadera: un estudio controlado aleatorizado
    (Universidad de Murcia; servicio de publicaciones, 2025) Inacio, Pedro Augusto; Siqueira, Josivam Peixoto; Sales, Marcelo Magalhães; Silva, Weder Alves; Leonardo, Patricia Sardinha; Portugal, Eduardo Mello; Aprigliano, Vicente; Lopes Martins, Rodrigo; Machado, Sergio; Sá Filho, Alberto; Departamentos
    El estudio se centró en investigar el impacto de la estimulación transcraneal por corriente continua anódica (a-tDCS) en el rango de movimiento de la cadera (HROM) en hombres entrenados recreativamente. Secundariamente, se evaluó la percepción del dolor. 20 hombres (23.3±5.2 años), y con un HROM izquierdo de 113.9° y derecho de 111.5°. Fueron divididos en dos grupos: a-tDCS y sham-tDCS. A lo largo de tres visitas, se evaluó: antropometría y evaluaciones pasivas de HROM. En las dos visitas siguientes, se aplicaron las respectivas estimulaciones y se midió el HROM antes y después de cada sesión. ANOVA mostró un incremento significativo en el HROM en el grupo a-tDCS tanto en la pierna izquierda (p=.01) como en la derecha (p=.014), mientras sham-tDCS no presentó cambios. La percepción del dolor fue máxima en todas las condiciones. La estimulación a-tDCS demostró mejorar el HROM en hombres entrenados recreativamente, sin embargo, la percepción del dolor no se alteró
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    The acute effects of various dynamic stretching exercises on jump performance and range of motion
    (Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de Publicaciones, 2025) Savaşan, Mustafa; Pınar, Yeliz; Pınar, Salih; Sin departamento asociado
    This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of different dynamic stretching (DS) protocols on vertical jump performance and range of motion (ROM). Thirty healthy male participants, with an average age of 23.48 years, body weight of 76.90 kg, and height of 181.87 cm, who had engaged in recreational exercise for at least two years, participated voluntarily. A "cross-controlled randomized" experimental design was utilized to assess four distinct DS protocols: a-DS at 100 bpm for 30", b-DS at 100 bpm for 75" s, c-DS at 150 bpm for 30", and d-DS at 150 bpm for 75". Acute ROM was measured using the Passive Straight Leg Raise Test (PSLR), while jump performance was assessed via countermovement jump (CMJ). Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and paired samples T-tests with significance set at p<.05. All four DS techniques significantly increased angles measured by PSLR following application (p <.05). CMJ values also showed significant improvements in both groups subjected to the shorter protocols lasting 30"at either tempo (p <.05). Consideration should be given to application duration and tempo when planning DS exercises, as structured warm-up routines can enhance flexibility and optimize athletic performance.
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    Validity and realiability of a new optoelectronic system for measuring active range of motion of upper limb joints in asymptomatic and symptomatic subjects
    (MDPI, 2019-11-02) Martín San Agustín, Rodrigo; García Vidal, José A.; Cánovas Ambit, Germán; Arenas Dalla Vecchia, Aurelio; López Nicolás, Manuel; Medina Mirapeix, Francesc; Electromagnetismo y Electrónica
    The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of the Veloflex infrared dynamic angle-meter (Veloflex-IDA) and the intra- and inter-rater reliability when measuring the ranges of motion (ROMs) of the upper limb joints. Thirty-five healthy and 20 symptomatic participants were evaluated. Twelve upper limb movements were measured in two sessions with the Veloflex-IDA, which is a device composed of a camera that tracks the trajectory of retro-reflective markers. In addition, a goniometer was used in the first session to evaluate concurrent validity. Validity and agreement were evaluated by Pearson correlation coefficient (r) and Bland-Altmann plots. Intra- and inter-rater reliability were evaluated using intra-class correlation (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimal detectable change (MDC). Both instruments showed excellent correlation for all movements (r range from 0.992 to 0.999). The intra- and inter-rater reliability were excellent (ICC range from 0.95 to 0.99 and 0.90 to 0.98, respectively). Intra-rater reliability showed SEMs <1.38% and <5.19% and inter-rater reliability SEMs <2.26% and <5.22% for asymptomatic and symptomatic, respectively. Veloflex-IDA is a valid and reliable alternative to measure the upper limb joints' ROM and it can be used in clinical practice and research after basic training.
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    Validity and reliability of Veloflex to measure active cervical range of motion in healthy participants
    (Peer J, 2021-04-05) Cánovas Ambit, Germán; García Vidal, José A.; Martín San Agustín, Rodrigo; Arenas Dalla Vecchia, Aurelio; Sánchez Barbadora, Mariana; Medina Mirapeix, Francesc; Electromagnetismo y Electrónica
    Background Neck pain has a high annual incidence and decreases the cervical active range of motion (ROM). Clinicians use various methods to evaluate cervical range of motion (CROM) that some of them have also been proposed to give instant feedback. Accordingly, this study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of Veloflex (VF) to measure the CROM by comparison with the cervical range of motion (CROM) device, and to examine their test-retest reliability. Methods Thirty-eight healthy and 20 symptomatic participants were evaluated. Cervical flexion-extension, side bending, and rotations were tested in two sessions, first by the CROM and VF and in the second only with the VF. To evaluate the concurrent validity and agreement between CROM and VF, Pearson correlation coefficient ( r ) and Bland–Altmann plots were used. Reliability were evaluated using intra-class correlation (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM) and minimal detectable change (MDC). Results CROM and VF showed excellent correlation for all movements ( r > 0.960). Both devices provided small mean ‘bias’ (≤1.29%) in all movements regarding CROM measures. The intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of the VF was excellent (ICC > 0.98). SEMs ranging from 0.72% to 2.38% and the MDC ranging from 1.22° to 2.60° in all participants. The results support the validity and reliability of VF to measure CROM. For its use, with a basic training is enough to get reliable measurements.