Energy Transfer Therapy in Treatment of Medial Gastrocnemius

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study develops the effects of Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer Therapy (TECAR) on medial gastrocnemius using thermographic cameras, algometry and lunge tests, in a pre-post study with basketball players using a control group to which placebo is applied. (simulated technique) and an intervention group to which the technique is performed. The main objective of the study is to establish whether the TECAR produces physiological and mechanical changes in the subjects that improve muscle recovery.

Official Title
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Effects of Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer Therapy in Pre and Post-treatment Medial Gastrocnemius in National Level Basketball Players

Conditions
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Strain of Gastrocnemius Muscle (Diagnosis), Diathermy Plate Burn, Thermography, Sports Physical Therapy

Intervention / Treatment
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* Procedure: TECAR Therapy
* Other: Placebo


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Male players Semi-professional players who are currently active Not have suffered a lower limb injury in the last 6 months before the study Not having suffered a rupture of the triceps surae Contain a latent trigger point in the medial gastrocnemius Exclusion Criteria: Players suffering from any disease that could alter the study or be contradictory

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 16 Years
Maximum Age: 39 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Placebo Comparator: Control<br>The simulated mode technique is applied (machine off) | Other: Placebo<br>* simulated TECAR Therapy (machine off)<br>|
| Experimental: TECAR THERAPY<br>The intervention will be performed with the T-Care TECAR® therapy machine at the latent trigger points of both gastrocnemius. The professional will apply the therapy with the generator that emits radio frequency signals of 0.5 MHz at a variable power with a maximum of 300W. The frequency to be used will be 500MHz with an intensity of 40% and with direct current. | Procedure: TECAR Therapy<br>* The intervention will be performed with the T-Care TECAR® therapy machine at the latent trigger points of both gastrocnemius. The professional will apply the therapy with the generator that emits radio frequency signals of 0.5 MHz at a variable power with a maximum of 300W. The frequency to be used will be 500MHz with an intensity of 40% and with direct current.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pain intensity | Visual analogue scale (VAS) of pain | 30 minutes | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Back flexion | LUNGE Test | 30 minutes | 
| Thermographic evaluation | Ymiko Wifi Digital Weather Station with FLIR E60 camera and interpreted with FLIR tools software. | 30 minutes |