NCT06959381|Completed
Myofascial Release Techniques in Football Players
Investigation of Acute Effects of Myofascial Release Techniques on Jumping Performance, Balance, and Proprioception in Football Players
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Investigation of Acute Effects of Myofascial Release Techniques on Jumping Performance, Balance, and Proprioception in Football Players
Sponsor study identifier
interventional
60
1 country
1
Study Start
April 28, 2025
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
September 30, 2025
Actual (reported)Study Completion
January 1, 2026
Actual (reported)Fascial tissue ensures optimal function and mobility by providing gliding and force transfer during movement. However, fascial order can be disrupted in cases such as overuse and trauma. Therefore, treatment of fascial tissue is important. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of different myofascial release techniques on jumping performance, flexibility, balance, and proprioception in amateur football players.
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January 1, 2026
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April 28, 2025
Actual (reported)April 28, 2025
Actual (reported)May 6, 2025
Actual (reported)September 30, 2025
Actual (reported)January 1, 2026
Actual (reported)Jumping perfomance
My Jump 2, a mobile app designed for vertical jump performance, high-speed video capture
baseline, immediately after the intervention
Proprioception
Proprioception will be evaluated with an inclinometer at a 30-45 degree angle.
baseline, immediately after the intervention
Balance
The Y Balance Test (YBT) will ve used for evaluating dynamic balance across three reach directions: anterior (ANT), posteromedial (PM), and posterolateral (PL)
baseline, immediately after the intervention
Flexibilty
Flexibility will be assessed with a sit-and-reach test.
baseline, immediately after the intervention
The fascial release group will be treated with the Graston device to the superficial and deep fascia of the hamstrings and the gastro-soleus muscle complex.
The fascial release group will be treated with the self-foam roller treatment to the fascia of the hamstrings and the gastro-soleus muscle complex.
The fascial release group will be treated with the Graston device to the superficial and deep fascia of the hamstrings and the gastro-soleus muscle complex in both extremities for a total of 16 minutes.
Fascial release with a foam roller will be applied to the fascia of the hamstring and gastro-soleus muscle complex with a self-foam roller for a total of 16 minutes.
Karabuk University, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center
Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye)
MacDonald GZ, Penney MD, Mullaley ME, Cuconato AL, Drake CD, Behm DG, Button DC. An acute bout of self-myofascial release increases range of motion without a subsequent decrease in muscle activation or force. J Strength Cond Res. 2013 Mar;27(3):812-21. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31825c2bc1.
Joshi DG, Balthillaya G, Prabhu A. Effect of remote myofascial release on hamstring flexibility in asymptomatic individuals - A randomized clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Jul;22(3):832-837. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.01.008. Epub 2018 Feb 17.
Musa Gunes, PhD
Karabuk University
60 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
First Submitted
April 28, 2025
First Posted
May 6, 2025
Study Start
April 28, 2025
Actual (reported)No intervention will be applied to the control group.
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Pişirici P, Ekiz MB, İlhan CA. Investigation of the acute effect of myofascial release techniques and dynamic stretch on vertical jump performance in recreationally active individuals. Journal of Physical Education and Sport. 2020;20(3):1569-1579.
Primary Completion
September 30, 2025
Actual (reported)Study Completion
January 1, 2026
Actual (reported)Last Updated
August 6, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-08
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