Effect of Muscular Energy Technique on Postural Control

May 8, 2023 updated by: Universidade Norte do Paraná

Immediate Effect of the Muscle Energy Technique on Postural Control in the Elderly and Young Adults

The research aims to evaluate the immediate effect of the muscle energy technique (TEM) on postural control responses in the elderly and young adults. The sample will be selected for convenience, being participants of both sexes, young and old. Evaluation of postural control through the force platform will be performed during the unipodal and semi-tandem balance tests. The main parameters of postural control will be calculated using the pressure center derivative. After the balance tests, the participants will be submitted to TEM and immediately afterwards reassessed on the force platform.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Aging is considered a dynamic and progressive process, in which morphological, functional and biochemical changes occur. One of the factors associated with old age is the decrease in the ability to balance posture and the high risk of falls. The literature brings the benefits of physical exercise in improving balance and preventing falls. However, few studies point to the benefits of flexibility techniques and their relationship with balance. The objective of this research is to evaluate the immediate effect of the muscle energy technique (TEM) on postural control responses in the elderly and young adults. The sample will be selected for convenience, with 50 participants of both sexes, young people between 18 and 35 years old and elderly people between 60 and 85 years old. Evaluation of postural control will be performed through the force platform during the unipodal and semi-tandem balance tests (2 repetitions of 30 seconds each, with rest of 30 seconds between them). The main parameters of postural control will be calculated using the pressure center derivative. After the balance tests, the participants will be submitted to TEM and immediately afterwards reassessed on the force platform. An analysis of variance will be used to compare the effects between groups (young versus elderly) and intervention (pre- and post-TEM) and the effects of interaction on the main variables of postural control. A beneficial effect of TEM is expected, especially in the elderly group. The results found in this study will contribute to the use of TEM and the increase of relevant clinical information to benefit the ability to balance in the elderly, in order to reduce the risk of falls.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

  • Name: Rubens da Silva, PHD
  • Phone Number: 55 43 3371-9848
  • Email: rubens@unopar.br

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Brazil
    • Parana
      • Londrina, Parana, Brazil, 86041-120
        • Laboratory of Functional Assessment and Human Motor Performance (LAFUP)

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 85 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Accepting to participate in a study on a voluntary basis;
  • Aged between 18 and 35 years old for young adults and over 60 years old up to 85 years old for elderly people;
  • Being physically independent;
  • Not practicing regular physical activity as recommended by the ACSM 3 to 5 times a week with moderate and severe;
  • Cognitive status> 18 in the Mini-Mental State Examination.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Elderly with cognitive changes detectable by the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE);
  • A score lower than the score predicted for their level of education;
  • Self-reported injuries;
  • Falls in the last year;
  • Musculoskeletal disorders;
  • Systemic neurological-degenerative disease;
  • Severe labyrinthitis and chronic diseases of the cardiovascular or respiratory system.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Muscle energy technique (G1)
Group Elderly (G1)
Other: Muscular Energy Technique G1
Group of older (G1) - The muscular energy technique (TEM) based on Chaitow's proposal will be applied to the postural posterior muscles of the lower limbs such as gastrocnemius, soleus, ischiostibials, gluteus medius and paravertebral. During TEM, the contraction will be maintained from 7 to 10 seconds, against the resistance imposed by the therapist. After relaxation, range of motion will be gained until your new restriction barrier. This process will be repeated for 3 times.
Other Names:
  • "MET"
Active Comparator: Muscle energy technique (G2)
Group of young people (G2)
Other: Muscular Energy Technique G2
Group of young people (G2) - The muscular energy technique (TEM) based on Chaitow's proposal will be applied to the postural posterior muscles of the lower limbs such as gastrocnemius, soleus, ischiostibials, gluteus medius and paravertebral. During TEM, the contraction will be maintained from 7 to 10 seconds, against the resistance imposed by the therapist. After relaxation, range of motion will be gained until your new restriction barrier. This process will be repeated for 3 times.
Other Names:
  • ''MET''

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Balance
Time Frame: Baseline
Balance measured by a Force platform
Baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Universidade Norte do Paraná

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Anticipated)

January 1, 2024

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

July 1, 2024

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 24, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 3, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

August 5, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 10, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 8, 2023

Last Verified

May 1, 2023

More Information

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Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PP07009

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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