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Recovery After Fatigue in Young Athletes: Comparison Between TECAR Therapy and Cycle Ergometer"
Sponsor: Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two recovery methods after fatigue in young athletes. It aims to find out if tecar therapy (TECAR) or cycle ergometer exercise can improve recovery after intense physical activity and help athletes return to their normal performance more quickly. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does TECAR or cycle ergometer improve physical performance after fatigue? Do these methods reduce muscle pain and soreness after fatigue? Researchers will compare TECAR with active recovery using a cycle ergometer to see which method is more effective. Participants will: Perform a series of jumps to induce fatigue Be randomly assigned to one of the recovery methods Complete physical tests before and after fatigue Undergo simple measurements of muscle condition and pain Report their level of effort and muscle soreness
Official title: Immediate and Short-term Effects of TECAR Therapy and Cycle Ergometer on Recovery After Fatigue in Young Athletes: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2026-04
Completion Date
2026-11
Last Updated
2026-04-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Tecar therapy (capacitive mode)
TECAR is applied using capacitive radiofrequency energy for 20 minutes following a standardized fatigue protocol. The intervention is delivered using capacitive mode only, combining manual mobile application and fixed automatic application over the quadriceps region to promote recovery after exercise-induced fatigue.
Active recovery using cycle ergometer
Active recovery consists of continuous cycling on a cycle ergometer for 20 minutes at low intensity, not exceeding 2-3 on a 0-10 rating of perceived exertion scale. This intervention is performed after a standardized fatigue protocol and reflects common recovery practices in athletic settings.
Locations (1)
Physiobalance
Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain