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| Kunz,R.I.; Coradini,J.G.; Silva,L.I.; Bertolini,G.R.F.; Brancalhão,R.M.C.; Ribeiro,L.F.C.. |
| A sprained ankle is a common musculoskeletal sports injury and it is often treated by immobilization of the joint. Despite the beneficial effects of this therapeutic measure, the high prevalence of residual symptoms affects the quality of life, and remobilization of the joint can reverse this situation. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of immobilization and remobilization on the ankle joint of Wistar rats. Eighteen male rats had their right hindlimb immobilized for 15 days, and were divided into the following groups: G1, immobilized; G2, remobilized freely for 14 days; and G3, remobilized by swimming and jumping in water for 14 days, performed on alternate days, with progression of time and a series of exercises. The contralateral limb was... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Synovial joint; Remobilization in aquatic environment; Morphology; Articular cartilage; Synovial membrane. |
| Ano: 2014 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2014001000842 |
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