Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique in Young Adults

NCT06105385 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: Myofascial Release
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 25
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

When the literature is examined, although it is known that the suboccipital muscles are rich in proprioceptive receptors and have significant effects on balance, the effects of myofascial and neural relaxation of the suboccipital muscles on balance and proprioception are not fully understood. In this study, the investigators aim to examine the immediate effects of the SMV technique on balance and proprioception in young adults. With this study, by revealing the effects of the SMV technique on balance and proprioception, a different treatment option will be offered to clinicians working in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation and interested in the rehabilitation of patients who may have balance and proprioception problems. It will also provide insight to academics working in this field in terms of the applicability of this technique among different patient groups.

Conditions

Myofascial Release

Keywords

Suboccipital Myofascia; Release Technique; Cervical Proprioception; Range of Motion; Balance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Joint Position Error Measurement

  The Cervical Joint Position Error Test is a measurement tool used to clinically assess an individual's cervicocephalic proprioception ability. Cervicocephalic proprioception describes one's sense of position of their head and neck in space.

  Before and Immediately After the Treatment Process

• Cervical Joint Range of Motion Measurement

  Cervical joint movement, cervical flexion, extension, right and left rotation, right-left lateral flexion movement will be measured with the help of a suitable goniometer.

  Before and Immediately After the Treatment Process

• Balance Assessment

  Portable computerized kinesthetic balance device (SportKAT) examines balance in 2 main parameters: static and dynamic, and 4 main parameters: forward-backward, right-left. SporKAT consists of a platform on the ground and a screen designed to be directly in front of the patient, 1 meter away from the patient. After the pressure values of the platform are adjusted, the content of the test is explained to the patient and the patient is placed on the platform with bare feet, and then the patient's feet are adjusted to the specified places on the platform. During the test, the patient is asked to try to keep the x (cross) sign on the screen in the middle of the circle visible on the screen for 30 seconds. The test is terminated after 30 seconds. Higher balance scores indicate that the person's balance is more impaired.

  Before and Immediately After the Treatment Process

Study Arms (2)

First

EXPERIMENTAL

Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique will be applied to this group first. After the intervention in this group is completed, the transition to the other crossover group will be made.

Other: Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique

Second

EXPERIMENTAL

Once the intervention to the first group is completed, the second intervention "Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique" will be applied to this group.

Other: Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique

Interventions

Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique OTHER

With the patient in a supine position, the therapist sits behind the patient with his or her forearms on the treatment table. The therapist places his fingers between the occiput and axis, with his fingers in semi-flexion (2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers), and continues to hold his hands on the occiput until relaxation is achieved in the suboccipital muscles. A light traction is applied at the end of the technique. Average application time is 4-5 minutes.

First; Second

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Being between the ages of 18-25

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with neck pain, neck trauma (fracture, whiplash syndrome), balance and proprioception problems, vestibular system problems, vertigo, cervical surgery, vision and hearing problems, any rheumatological, orthopedic, cardiovascular and neurological problems that may affect the cervical region

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Pamukkale University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Pamukkale University

Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Fatih Tekin, Ass. Prof.

  Faculty Member

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assist. Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 16, 2023
• First Posted: October 27, 2023
• Study Start: October 12, 2023
• Primary Completion: November 1, 2023
• Study Completion: November 12, 2023
• Last Updated: April 4, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-04

Locations

TU (1)