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.
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Elbow Extensor Range of Motion
Timeframe: Pre- and post-interventions with a 72-hour washout period, for both control and experimental.
Pressure Pain Threshold
Timeframe: Pre and post interventions, both control and experimentalPre- and post-interventions with a 72-hour washout period, for both control and experimental.
Spatiotemporal distribution of sensory responses
Timeframe: Pre- and post-interventions with a 72-hour washout period, for both control and experimental.