Comparison of the Effectiveness of Different Myofascial Release Techniques for the Pectoralis Minor Muscle

NCT05429164 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: IstanbulUC-2022
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 39
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of self-myofascial release, myofascial release with a physiotherapist and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) techniques for the pectoralis minor muscle on pectoralis minor muscle length, rounded shoulder posture, glenohumeral joint total rotation range of motion (ROM) and skin temperature in asymptomatic individuals.

Conditions

Pectoralis Minor Muscle Tension; Muscle Shortness; Mobility Limitation; Forward Scapular Posture; Rounded Shoulder Posture

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• pectoralis minor length

  The length of the pectoralis minor muscle will be evaluated by the physiotherapist by calculating the pectoralis minor index (PMI), which is an objective evaluation method. In the calculation of PMI, the distance between the inferomedial of the coracoid process and the caudal edge of the 4th rib in the sternum will be evaluated with a tape measure to measure the length of the pectoralis minor muscle, and the values will be recorded in centimeters. Then, the measured pectoralis minor muscle length value will be calculated by dividing the participant's height in centimeters multiplied by 100. The reference value for PMI is 7.44%.

  Baseline (first assessment)

Secondary Outcomes (11)

• pectoralis minor length

  Immediately after the intervention (second assessment)

• rounded shoulder posture

  Baseline (first assessment)

• rounded shoulder posture

  Immediately after the intervention (second assessment)

• glenohumeral joint total rotation ROM

  Baseline (first assessment)

• glenohumeral joint total rotation ROM

  Immediately after the intervention (second assessment)

Study Arms (3)

Self Myofascial Release

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Self Myofascial Release only

Other: Self Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Myofascial Release with Physical Therapist Only

Other: Myofascial Release

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Only

Other: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

Interventions

Self Myofascial Release OTHER

In the self-myofascial release technique, a tennis ball will be placed on the 4th rib on the shoulder side to be applied on the wall, and the participants will be asked to move the ball using their body along the pectoralis minor.

Self Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release OTHER

A slight caudal force will be applied by the physiotherapist until the pectoralis minor muscle meets the comfortable elastic limit of the soft tissue.

Myofascial Release

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization OTHER

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization will be performed with the specified instruments for the pectoralis minor muscle.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• between the ages of 18-35
• Presence of pectoralis minor shortness
• Not having any upper extremity injury in the last 6 months

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of upper extremity surgery in the last 12 months
• Presence of neurological disorder in the upper extremity
• Any sensory problems or open wounds around the shoulder

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Mobility Limitation

Interventions

Myofascial Release Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 14, 2022
• First Posted: June 23, 2022
• Study Start: August 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: August 1, 2023
• Study Completion: August 1, 2023
• Last Updated: April 30, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Locations

TU (1)