Efeitos do conceito Mulligan na dor e incapacidade em jovens adultos com cervicalgia inespecífica

Abstract

Introduction: Percutaneous Diaphysiolysis is a method used to treat various musculoskeletal disorders in the sports environment, since it recovers damaged tissues and combats the possible myofascial changes derived from the muscular overload imposed by the training, promoting benefits and maximizing the performance of the athletes. Objective: To evaluate the effects of Percutaneous Diaphysiolysis on the lumbar spine flexibility and dynamic balance in soccer athletes of the basic categories of Goiás Esporte Clube. Methodology: This is an almost experimental and quantitative study conducted with 28 basic athletes from Goiás Esporte Clube, aged between 14 and 20 years. Participants were submitted to the Schöber Test to assess lumbar flexibility and Y Balance Test in order to verify the dynamic balance. The intervention consisted of a Percutaneous Diaphysiolysis session applied to the thoracolumbar fascia, with the participants being evaluated before and immediately after the application. In this study, a significance level of 5% (p≤0,05) was adopted. Results: The mean age of participants was 17 (± 1,7) years. Lumbar flexibility was significantly increased (p<0,001) as well as the dynamic balance of the left composite score (p<0,001) and right (p<0,001). Conclusion: Application of a percutaneous diafibrolysis session in the thoraccolombar fascia significantly improved lumbar flexibility, as well as, the immediate dynamic balance. The result in question points to the importance of therapeutic programs aimed at flexibility and balance in order to prevent and reduce the rate of injuries in soccer athletes, since the variables analyzed are predictors of injury.