Influence of laser therapy associated with passive stretching on hamstring muscle
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https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v11n3.2842Keywords:
Ischium, Laser therapy, low-level, Muscle streching exercises, Range of motion, articular.Abstract
Introduction: Laser therapy has been reported for their effects on the neuromuscular system. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of laser therapy associated with passive of hamstring stretching in healthy subjects. Method: Thirty-one volunteers were divided into four groups: control (C), stretching (S), stretching and placebo laser (S+PL) and stretching and laser (S+L). Groups, except the control, underwent nine sessions of passive stretching. The S+L group received irradiation in hamstring muscle prior to stretching sessions (GaAlAs, 830 nm, 30 mW, 6 J/cm2, 26 seconds). The flexibility (goniometry) and muscle activity (surface electromyography) were evaluated. Results: Passive stretching, combined with laser therapy, caused a significant increase in flexibility (p> 0.014) and muscle activity (p <0.003). Conclusion: There were changes in activity and flexibility of the hamstring muscles subjected to passive stretching associated with laser therapy, under the parameters employed.Downloads
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2012-09-26
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Cintra CMFV, Nicolau RA, Paula Júnior AR de, Uchôa SM de M, Veiga PHA. Influence of laser therapy associated with passive stretching on hamstring muscle. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2012 Sep. 26 [cited 2025 Feb. 4];11(3):498-505. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/2842
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