Manual Therapy and Physical-sport Performance

Influence of Manual Therapy on Physical-sport Performance

The study aims to observe the influence of manual therapy on physical and sporting performance. Manual therapy and physiotherapy have always been associated with post-exercise or as a means of recovering from injuries. The objective is to see if a physiotherapy intervention based on manual therapy causes changes in physical and sporting performance.

To do this, after a brief warm-up, a series of sports tests will be carried out, where the investigators will measure variables such as strength, range of motion, and autonomic nervous system parameters. Subsequently, a series of techniques will be applied in various anatomical regions, and finally, the sports tests will be repeated, and the results will be compared.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Engage in low- or moderate-intensity physical activity.
• Engage in physical activity on 3 or more days per week.
• Not have any recent injury in the area of intervention that contraindicates manual intervention.
• Be willing to collaborate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those people who had an acute injury or one that would prevent them from carrying out physical activity had any contraindication to the application of manual techniques.
• Who were not available during the dates of the study and people.
• Who were undergoing treatment with drugs that could interfere with the tests.