Myofascial Release and Muscle Activity

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Muscle Tone Abnormalities; Self Myofascial Release
• Interventions: Procedure: SelfMyofascial Release

• Registration Number: NCT04808024
• Lead Sponsor: Medical University of Silesia

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to assess the impact of SMR intervention in the hamstring muscles on the activity of the biceps and gluteus muscles.

Detailed Description

The study will cover 40 men, players of amateur football leagues, aged 18 - 40. The test will include the measurement of sEMG of the biceps and gluteal muscles during the exercise, followed by myofascial self-release (SMR). Muscle sEMG was re-measured immediately after roller therapy.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-01-04
• Status Verified: 2021-03
• Study First Submitted: 2021-03-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-03-17
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-03-17
• Study First Posted: 2021-03-19
• Last Update Posted: 2021-03-19
• Primary Completion: 2021-04-21
• Study Completion: 2021-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• signing informed consent to participate in the study
• age in the range of 18-40 years

Exclusion Criteria

• people who had orthopedic injuries to the lower limbs and the lumbar-pelvic-iliac complex in the last year
• people who reported pain in the lower limbs and the lumbar-pelvic-iliac complex on the day of the examination
• people who underwent myofascial therapy in the last 6 weeks
• people with non-specific neuromuscular disorders

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Players of amateur football leagues	SelfMyofascial Release	The players of amateur football leagues who will receive SelfMyofascial Release intervention

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Surface electromyography (sEMG) examination before SMR	Before the SMR intervention	The sEMG examination of the biceps and gluteus muscles will be performed using the MyoTrace 400 recorder by Noraxon USA Inc. with a sampling frequency of 1000 Hz, using the bipolar method, in accordance with SENIAM standards.The bioelectrical activity of the muscles will be tested during the squat.
Surface electromyography (sEMG) examination immediately after SMR	Immediately after the SMR intervention	The change in bioelectrical activity of the biceps and gluteus muscles will be performed. The bioelectrical activity of the muscles will be tested during the squat.
Surface electromyography (sEMG) examination 5 minutes after SMR	5 minutes after the SMR intervention	The change in bioelectrical activity of the biceps and gluteus muscles will be performed. The bioelectrical activity of the muscles will be tested during the squat.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Kinesitherapy and Special Methods, SHS in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland; 🇵🇱 Katowice, Śląskie, Poland