Effect of Remote Myofascial Release on Lower Limb

NCT05189652 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: Master Thesis
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 36
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In general, the strength training on unstable surfaces has a positive impact on strength performance, power and stability compared to not training. As described above, previous studies have shown that self-myofascial release has a positive effect by improving flexibility, but its effect on balance is still debated. Myofascia contains numerous sensory nerves related to proprioceptive and mechanical receptors such as Golgi receptors or Pacini receptors. Therefore, the pressure applied during the self-myofascial release intervention can stimulate these mechanoreceptors and enhance the proprioceptive information integrated by the central nervous system to adjust the activation level of motor units. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of myofascial release applied to the thoracolumbar fascia on flexibility, muscular endurance and balance in healthy young adults.

Conditions

Flexibility; Balance; Muscular Endurance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (17)

• Personal informations

  Personal information questionnaire: The gender of the participants will be recorded by the investigator by ticking one of the male/female options. In the data analysis, the gender distribution of the participants will be expressed as a percentage.

  4 weeks

• Personal informations

  Personal information questionnaire: 'How many years has your education life been?' the survey question will be asked and the length of time in the answer received by asking the question will be recorded by the investigator as the year. In the data analysis, the years of education of the participants will be expressed as the average of years.

  4 weeks

• Personal informations

  Personal information questionnaire: Profession of the participants, 'Which profession do you do?' the answer received by asking the survey question will be recorded by the investigator. In the data analysis, the professions of the participants will be expressed as a percentage.

  4 weeks

• Personal informations

  Personal information questionnaire: 'How long have you been doing your profession?' survey question will be asked. The length of time the participants work in the profession will be recorded by the investigator as the year. In the data analysis, the years of working time in profession of the participants will be expressed as the average of years.

  4 weeks

• Clinical status

  Clinical status questionnaire: The age of the participants is, 'How old are you?' the answers received by asking the survey question will be recorded by the investigator as the year. In the data analysis, the ages of the participants will be expressed as the average of the years.

  4 weeks

• Clinical status

  Height: Participants' height in cm will be recorded by the investigator.

  4 weeks

• Clinical status

  Weight: Participants' weight in kg will be recorded by the investigator.

  4 weeks

• Clinical status

  BMI: Participants' body mass index in kg/m\^2 will be recorded by the investigator.

  4 weeks

• Clinical status

  Clinical status questionnaire: To identify the participants' dominant lower extremity, when the participants are given the 'Jump on one foot' command, the preferred foot will be marked as the right or left extremity by the investigator. In the data analysis, the dominant extremities of the participants will be expressed as a percentage.

  4 weeks

• Clinical status

  Clinical status questionnaire: The survey question 'Did you exercised regularly at least 2 days a week during the last 6 months' will be asked to the participants. Yes or no answers will be recorded by the investigator.

  4 weeks

• Clinical status

  Clinical status questionnaire: In order to determine the smoking habits of the participants, the survey question 'Do you smoke?' will be asked and one of the smoker/non-smoker options will be marked by the investigator. In the data analysis, the smoking of the participants will be expressed as a percentage.

  4 weeks

• Flexibility measurements

  Sit and Reach Test: A standard sit and reach box will be placed on the floor. Participants will be asked to sit on the floor on a flat surface and rest their bare feet flat on the test bench. Afterwards, participants will be asked to hold for a second or two at the last point, extending their torso forward as far as participants can reach, with the arms and fingers stretched and straight. For data analysis, each measurement will be repeated 2 times by the investigator. A ruler will be used as a measuring tool and the measurement result will be recorded in cm.

  4 weeks

• Flexibility measurements

  Active Knee Extension Test: Participants will lie in the supine position with the hip joint and knee joint in 90 degrees flexion and the other knee will be kept flat on the ground. The participant will be asked to straighten the knee of the evaluated side as much as possible without disturbing the hip joint angle. At the last possible point, the degree of knee flexion will be measured by the investigator with a goniometer. Each measurement will be repeated 2 times for data analysis.

  4 weeks

• Muscular endurance measurements

  1 Minute Sit to Stand Test: Participants will get up and sit in a chair without an armrest as many times as possible in 1 minute. The chair will be adjusted so that the angle of the knee joints is approximately 90° while sitting. During the test, participants will be asked to keep feet parallel and hands on waists to avoid using arms to assist with movement. Participants will be instructed to stand up when bringing knees to full extension and to touch the chair with hips while sitting. Participants will be instructed to do as many sit to stand repetitions as possible in 1 minute by the investigator. Participants will be informed with 15 seconds remaining but will not be motivated during the test. The number of complete and correct sit-to-stand cycles after 1 minute will be recorded by the investigator for analysis.

  4 weeks

• Static Balance

  One-leg Standing Test: The duration of standing by reducing the support surface of the participants and maintaining balance on one leg with eyes open and closed will be recorded by the investigator. A stopwatch will be used as a measurement tool. The time from the moment the participants starts to stand on one leg until he loses his balance will be recorded in seconds. The test will be terminated if the participants can stand on one leg for 60 seconds without losing balance.

  4 weeks

• Dynamic Balance

  Star Excursion Balance Test: A star shape will be drawn on the ground with a total of 8 directions at an angle of 45 degrees. Participants will be asked to reach these directions according to the predetermined protocol and the distance reached by the participants will be recorded by the investigator in cm. Before the application, the participants will be given a rest period of 180 seconds to familiarize themselves with the test and 120 seconds between applications. In addition, 5 seconds will be given by the researchers between each stretch so that participants can stand on good feet. In order to normalize the data, the leg length of the participants will be measured in cm between spina iliaca anterior superior-medial malleolus and recorded by the investigator. A tape measure will be used as a measuring tool. The measurement results will be recorded by the investigator in cm. Each measurement will be repeated 3 times for data analysis.

  4 weeks

• Fatigue

  Modified Borg Fatigue Scale: The Modified Borg Scale will be used to assess the level of effort reported by participants during physical exercise. Participants will report perceived fatigue immediately after each exercise session on this scale from zero to ten (0-10). In this way, the intensity of the exercise will be determined.

  4 weeks

Study Arms (3)

Myofascial Release and Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Foam roller massage will be applied to the thoracolumbar posterior chain for participants in the myofascial release and exercise group. At the same time, balance training, squat exercises, reach forward with sitting and hamstring stretching exercises will be applied to this group for a period of four weeks. Before starting the exercise training programs, a 5 minute warm-up will be done. The first evaluation of the participants will be made before starting the 4-week program. Final assessments will be made within 2-3 days after the 4-week training ends. Evaluations will include flexibility measurements, muscular endurance measurements, balance evaluations.

Other: Myofascial Release and Exercise Group

Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

For the participants in the exercise group, the exercise program (balance training, squat exercises, reach forward with sitting and hamstring stretching exercises) will be applied 3 days a week for 4 weeks without any intervention to the thoracolumbar fascia. Before starting the exercise training programs, a 5 minute warm-up will be done. The first evaluation of the participants will be made before starting the 4-week program. Final assessments will be made within 2-3 days after the 4-week training ends. Evaluations will include flexibility measurements, muscular endurance measurements, balance evaluations.

Other: Exercise Group

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Any myofascial release or exercise program will not be applied to the participants in the control group. The first evaluation of the participants will be made before other groups starting the 4-week program. Final assessments will be made within 2-3 days after the other groups 4-week training ends. Evaluations will include flexibility measurements, muscular endurance measurements, balance evaluations.

Interventions

Myofascial Release and Exercise Group OTHER

The exercise program will be applied 3 days a week for 4 weeks. Participants will warm up by walking for 5 minutes before exercise. Stretching exercises - Reach forward with sitting and hamstring (3 reps\*30 sec). First 2 weeks: Squat exercise (3 sets of 10 reps). Standing on one leg with knee flexed and hip-knee flexed at 90 degrees (30 seconds). Star Excursion balance training (2 rounds to be applied). Foam Roller massage will apply to thoracolumbar posterior chain (1 set of 30 seconds will be applied with a rolling period of 2-4 seconds). Last 2 weeks: Squat exercise (3 sets of 15 reps). Standing on one leg with knee flexed and hip-knee flexed at 90 degrees (40 seconds). Star Excursion balance training (3 rounds to be applied). Foam Roller massage will apply to thoracolumbar posterior chain (2 sets of 30 seconds will be applied to each area with a rolling period of 2-4 seconds).

Myofascial Release and Exercise Group

Exercise Group OTHER

The exercise program will be applied 3 days a week for 4 weeks. Participants will warm up by walking for 5 minutes before exercise. Stretching exercises- Reach forward with sitting and hamstring (3 reps\*30 sec). First 2 weeks: Squat exercise (3 sets of 10 reps). Standing on one leg with knee flexed and hip-knee flexed at 90 degrees (30 seconds). Star Excursion balance training (2 rounds to be applied). Last 2 weeks: Squat exercise (3 sets of 15 reps). Standing on one leg with knee flexed and hip-knee flexed at 90 degrees (40 seconds). Star Excursion balance training (3 rounds to be applied).

Exercise Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• be between the ages of 18-40
• Volunteer

You may not qualify if:

• To have exercised regularly for the last 6 months
• Injury to the lower extremity in the last 6 months
• Having the condition in which the application of myofascial release is contraindicated
• Orthopedic, neurological, endocrine, vascular, etc. to prevent exercise structure having diseases

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Pamukkale University: lead
• Akdeniz University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Pamukkale University

Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Myofascial Release Therapy

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Massage; Therapy, Soft Tissue; Musculoskeletal Manipulations; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Physical Therapy Modalities; Rehabilitation

Study Officials

• Hasan Atacan Tonak, Asst. Prof. Dr.

  Akdeniz University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Hatice Ozdemir, PT

  Pamukkale University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Prof. Dr.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 6, 2021
• First Posted: January 12, 2022
• Study Start: January 24, 2022
• Primary Completion: April 22, 2022
• Study Completion: May 24, 2022
• Last Updated: September 30, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)