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Efficacy of Combining Movement Representation Techniques to Active Neural Mobilization in the Mechanosensitivity of the Median Nerve in Asymptomatic Volunteers.
Sponsor: University of Gran Rosario
Summary
The objective of this study will be to determine whether the combination of movement imaging techniques with neural mobilization (NM) exercises works to modify median nerve sensitivity to mechanical stimuli. Movement Representation Techniques (MRTs) are defined as therapeutic or training systems that neurophysiologically evoke a perceptual-cognitive representation of movement. They can be combined with the execution of actual movement or with afferent sensory stimulation (motor command). There is evidence demonstrating positive results in pain reduction and improved range of motion using MRTs alone. The study will be evaluated in 10 randomly selected asymptomatic volunteers, considering the following variables: pressure pain threshold, elbow extensor range of motion, and sensory responses before and after the intervention, in both the experimental and control groups. The period between interventions will be 72 hours.
Official title: Efficacy of Combining Movement Representation Techniques to Active Neural Mobilization in the Mechanosensitivity of the Median Nerve: A Pilot Study, Single-blind,Randomized, Crossover.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
10
Start Date
2025-09
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2025-09-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Combination of Movement Representation Techniques with neural mobilization exercises
The experimental intervention will be an exposition of movement representation techniques in an established sequential order, consisting of action observation, implicit/explicit motor imagery and visual feedback with a mirror in combination with neural mobilization exercises.
Neural mobilization exercises
The control intervention will consist in three series of active neural mobilization exercises
Locations (1)
University of Gran Rosario
Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina