Investigation of the Acute Effect of Myofascial Release Techniques and Dynamic Stretch

NCT04324827 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: Jump.2019-07.19
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 42
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Fascia is a connective tissue that contains a large amount of water and contains blood vessels, nerves that surround the muscles and connect the various structures of the body. In the event of an injury, the fascia has to cause some limitations to reduce muscle spasms, neuromuscular changes and pain. In order to achieve this, it can adhere to muscles and other body structures. In the physically active population, these facial adhesions may cause a decrease in performance over time, while the body heals itself after mechanical stresses and injuries. It is remarkable that various facial techniques are tried and compared with each other in order to increase performance. The most noteworthy of these techniques is foam roller (FR) and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). As well as myofascial techniques, a preferred and highly studied method for performance improvement, especially before competitions, is dynamic stretching. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of these three techniques on vertical jump performance and their advantages over each other.

Conditions

Healthy

Keywords

Graston Technique®, Dynamic Stretching, Foam Roller, Jumping Performance, Soft Tissue Mobilization

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• The Optojump system (Microgate, Bolzano, Italy)

  Vertical Jump Performance evaluation with The countermovement jump without armswing test

  Pre evaluation before the intervention

• The Optojump system (Microgate, Bolzano, Italy)

  Vertical Jump Performance evaluation with The countermovement jump without armswing test

  post evaluation right after the intervention.

Study Arms (3)

Graston Technique® Group

EXPERIMENTAL

The application was applied by a GT® certified therapist with 12 years of experience in orthopedic rehabilitation and soft tissue treatments. Hamstring, gastrosoleus and plantar fascia were scanned with GT® instruments and the treated soft tissue was treated. The instruments used differ according to the application protocol and regions are determined with reference to the GT® manual. The treatment lasted 8 minutes for each leg and was applied to both legs equally and by the same person for a total of 16 minutes.

Device: Graston Technique

Foam Roller Group

EXPERIMENTAL

FR was applied to gastrosoleus and hamstring muscle groups and plantar fascia. TriggerPoint Grid X Foam Roller and Nano Foot X Roller were used in the application. Hamstring, gastrosoleus and plantar fascia for 3 minutes were performed for a single leg. The treatment lasted 8 minutes on one leg and was applied equally to both legs for a total of 16 minutes. Before the application, the participants were informed with verbal and visual warnings about how to do the applications. During the application, the participant was instructed about the time with a stopwatch. The patient himself regulated the pressure applied to the FR; however, the participant was instructed to apply FR as much body weight as possible. The frequency of application was about 0.5 Hz (ie, each rolling cycle lasted for about 2 seconds).

Device: Graston Technique

Dynamic Stretch

EXPERIMENTAL

DS protocol was prepared with reference to the work of Faigenbaum et al 2005. The protocol consists of 10 dynamic exercises of 10 minutes of medium and high intensity. Each dynamic stretching exercise was performed at a distance of 13 meters. The participants were given a 10-second rest period between each exercise. The participants were given verbal feedback about their postures during the exercises and the video of the exercises was shown to the participant.

Other: Dynamic stretch exercise

Interventions

Graston Technique DEVICE

FR is a dense foam cylinder that the person rolls before using the body weight to warm up and increase their ROM. There are different types that vary in size, shape and density.

Also known as: Foam Roller

Foam Roller Group; Graston Technique® Group

Dynamic stretch exercise OTHER

Dynamic stretch includes controlled movements in the active ROM for a joint. This type of exercise is actually the basis of sports movements used in training or competition.

Dynamic Stretch

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• being between18-35 years old,
• being recreationally active,
• volunteering to participate in the study
• no pain complaints.

You may not qualify if:

• body mass index of 30 kg / m² or more,
• previous lower extremity surgery and joint,
• meniscus or ligament injury,
• chronic knee instability,
• cardiac, musculoskeletal, vestibular and neurological problems,
• long-term use of corticosteroids
• pregnancy.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bahçeşehir University: lead
• Medipol University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Pelin Pişirici

Istanbul, 34353, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Mert Batuhan Ekiz, PT

  Bahçeşehir University Health Sciences Faculty

  STUDY CHAIR

• İlhan Can Kulak, PT

  Bahçeşehir University Health Sciences Faculty

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: There was a blind assessor (Physical Therapist) and completed the Optojump testing. Participants are also blinded.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 25, 2020
• First Posted: March 27, 2020
• Study Start: June 1, 2019
• Primary Completion: June 5, 2019
• Study Completion: November 24, 2019
• Last Updated: November 26, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Locations

TU (1)