Energy Transfer Therapy in Treatment of Medial Gastrocnemius

Effects of Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer Therapy in Pre and Post-treatment Medial Gastrocnemius in National Level Basketball Players

This study develops the effects of Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer Therapy (TECAR) on medial gastrocnemius using thermographic cameras, algometry and lunge tests, in a pre-post study with basketball players using a control group to which placebo is applied. (simulated technique) and an intervention group to which the technique is performed. The main objective of the study is to establish whether the TECAR produces physiological and mechanical changes in the subjects that improve muscle recovery.

Strain of Gastrocnemius Muscle (Diagnosis), Diathermy Plate Burn, Thermography, Sports Physical Therapy

The intervention will be performed with the T-Care TECAR® therapy machine at the latent trigger points of both gastrocnemius. The professional will apply the therapy with the generator that emits radio frequency signals of 0.5 MHz at a variable power with a maximum of 300W. The frequency to be used will be 500MHz with an intensity of 40% and with direct current.

The intervention will be performed with the T-Care TECAR® therapy machine at the latent trigger points of both gastrocnemius. The professional will apply the therapy with the generator that emits radio frequency signals of 0.5 MHz at a variable power with a maximum of 300W. The frequency to be used will be 500MHz with an intensity of 40% and with direct current.

Inclusion Criteria: Male players Semi-professional players who are currently active Not have suffered a lower limb injury in the last 6 months before the study Not having suffered a rupture of the triceps surae Contain a latent trigger point in the medial gastrocnemius Exclusion Criteria: Players suffering from any disease that could alter the study or be contradictory