The objective of this study will be to determine whether the combination of movement imaging techniques with neural mobilization (NM) exercises works to modify median nerve sensitivity to mechanical stimuli. Movement Representation Techniques (MRTs) are defined as therapeutic or training systems that neurophysiologically evoke a perceptual-cognitive representation of movement. They can be combined with the execution of actual movement or with afferent sensory stimulation (motor command). There is evidence demonstrating positive results in pain reduction and improved range of motion using MRTs alone.
The study will be evaluated in 10 randomly selected asymptomatic volunteers, considering the following variables: pressure pain threshold, elbow extensor range of motion, and sensory responses before and after the intervention, in both the experimental and control groups. The period between interventions will be 72 hours.
asymptomatic volunteers of both sexes
aged 18 to 45
with no symptoms or history of disease in the cervical region, shoulder girdle, or upper limb.
history of surgery or trauma to the cervical spine, shoulder girdle, or upper limb;
nonspecific shoulder pain;
presenting symptoms of chronic pain in any region of the body;
aphantasia (inability to create mental images);