Plantar Fascia Release With Magnetic Fascia Ball

NCT06034704 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: AIBU-FTR-OOP-1
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 32
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In this study, the effect of plantar fascia release with a magnetic fascial cork ball on hamstring and lumbar extensor muscle elasticity will be investigated.

Conditions

Flexibility; Muscle Tightness

Keywords

Massage; Hamstring Muscles; Magnets; Lumbar Fascia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Goniometric Measurement of Hamstring Flexibility

  Individuals are positioned supine with the hip of the limb to be measured at 90 degrees. In this position, active knee extension is requested and the acute angle between the long axis of the femur and the long axis of the fibula is measured. The DrGonyometer (iOS) smart phone application, for which a validity and reliability study was conducted, was used for the measurement.

  Two times in one day (before intervention, immediately after intervention)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Sit and reach test

  Two times in one day (before intervention, immediately after intervention)

Study Arms (2)

Magnetic Fascial Ball

EXPERIMENTAL

In the experimental group, a fascial ball made of cork containing 3 magnets of 0.15 tesla was used. The magnetic fascia ball diameter is 6 centimetres.

Other: Plantar fascia self massage with a magnetic fascia ball

Non-Magnetic Fascial Ball

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

In the placebo group, a fascial ball made of cork without magnets. The non-magnetic fascia ball diameter is 6 centimetres.

Other: Plantar fascia self massage with a non-magnetic fascia ball

Interventions

Plantar fascia self massage with a magnetic fascia ball OTHER

Participants were asked to roll the magnetic fascia ball on the sole of each foot for 3 minutes each, from the metatarsal heads towards the heel, concentrating on the medial longitudinal arch. Participants were informed that more intense pressure would be more beneficial and were asked to apply pressure in a way that would not cause pain.

Magnetic Fascial Ball

Plantar fascia self massage with a non-magnetic fascia ball OTHER

Participants were asked to roll the non-magnetic fascia ball on the sole of each foot for 3 minutes each, from the metatarsal heads towards the heel, concentrating on the medial longitudinal arch. Participants were informed that more intense pressure would be more beneficial and were asked to apply pressure in a way that would not cause pain.

Non-Magnetic Fascial Ball

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Having scored 3 or less according to the Beighton scoring system
• years old,
• Having asymptomatic
• Voluntary participation in the research

You may not qualify if:

• Having Beighton score of 4 and above
• Having history of previous surgery
• Having diagnosed pathology of the lower extremities and lumbar region

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Abant Izzet Baysal University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Health Sciences Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

Bolu, 14300, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Ömer Osman PALA

  Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

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: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 30, 2023
• First Posted: September 13, 2023
• Study Start: June 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: September 30, 2021
• Study Completion: September 30, 2021
• Last Updated: September 13, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)