The effects of hydrotherapy modalities compared to muscle energy technique on recovery of muscle strength and endurance
Item
- Title
- The effects of hydrotherapy modalities compared to muscle energy technique on recovery of muscle strength and endurance
- Author(s)
- Georgiou, Andrew
- Abstract
- ObjectivesThe main aim of this study was to investigate if there will be a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) in muscle function of the dominant quadriceps during isometric contractions involving the application of contrast water therapy, hydro-cryotherapy, hydro-thermotherapy and muscle energy technique modalities compared to a passive-recovery (control). MethodsTwelve male subjects (age: 23.9 ± 4.1 years) participated in this five-week randomised control repeated measure crossover study. The knee extensor muscle strength and endurance of the right dominant leg was concentrically measured at 60 degrees/second and 180 degrees/second with an isokinetic dynamometer (CYBEX) pre and post to an intervention and a two-way repeated measures ANOVA was used to determine the differences among the five interventions. ResultsThere was no statistically significant difference in peak torque or fatigue index (p>0.05) compared to control for all interventions. The hydro-thermotherapy group demonstrated a significant time by group interaction for work per repetition and total work done compared to muscle energy technique and hydro-cryotherapy. Besides hydro-thermotherapy, all interventions demonstrated a significant decrease in heart rate and systolic blood pressure. Contrast water therapy and hydro-thermotherapy demonstrated a significant increase in body temperature compared to control. There was significant increase (p<0.05) in Knee ROM in post-intervention in all interventions besides hydro-cryotherapy. ConclusionAll modalities may be beneficial for recovery, however, each intervention demonstrated different recovery outcomes and different muscle performances regarding muscle strength and endurance.
- presented at
- British College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Date Accepted
- 2015
- Date Submitted
- 13.11.2018 13:57:05
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Number of pages
- 40
- Submitted by:
- 4457
- Pub-Identifier
- 16304
- Inst-Identifier
- 1076
- Keywords
- contrast water therapy; cryotherapy; hydrotherapy; hot and cold water-immersion; muscle energy technique; proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching; thermotherapy
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- 0
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Georgiou, Andrew, “The effects of hydrotherapy modalities compared to muscle energy technique on recovery of muscle strength and endurance”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 4, 2024, https://www.osteopathicresearch.com/s/orw/item/2043