Immediate Remote Effects of Myofascial Release Versus the Fascial Distortion Model on Flexibility and Postural Control Via the Superficial Back Line: A Randomized Pilot Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- JiYoung Kim
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Weight-Bearing Lunge Test (WBLT)
Overview
Brief Summary
This study investigated the immediate effects of two manual therapy approaches, myofascial release and the fascial distortion model, applied to the calf and plantar fascia in healthy adults. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the two intervention groups. Flexibility, balance, and postural control were assessed before and after the intervention to examine potential remote effects along the superficial back line. The purpose of this study was to compare the short-term functional effects of these two manual therapy techniques.
Detailed Description
This randomized pilot study included healthy adult participants who were assigned to either a myofascial release group or a fascial distortion model group. Manual therapy was applied to the calf muscles and plantar fascia of the dominant lower extremity. Outcome measures related to flexibility, balance, and postural control were assessed immediately before and after the intervention. The study was designed to explore short-term functional changes and to compare the effects of two different manual therapy techniques.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Non Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 20 Years to 29 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Healthy adults in their 20s (aged 20-29 years).
- •Individuals without current musculoskeletal pain or functional limitations.
- •Individuals able to understand the study procedures and provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- •History of lower extremity injury within the past 6 months.
- •Previous experience with plantar fascia manual therapy.
- •Presence of balance disorders or neurological impairments.
Arms & Interventions
Myofascial Release
Participants receive myofascial release to the calf muscles and plantar fascia.
Intervention: Myofascial Release (Other)
Fascial Distortion Model
Participants receive Fascial Distortion Model treatment to the calf muscles and plantar fascia.
Intervention: Fascial Distortion Model (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Weight-Bearing Lunge Test (WBLT)
Time Frame: Immediately before and immediately after the intervention
The Weight-Bearing Lunge Test was used to assess ankle dorsiflexion range of motion by measuring the maximum distance (cm) from the great toe to the wall while maintaining heel contact.
Secondary Outcomes
- Straight Leg Raise Test (SLR)(Immediately before and immediately after the intervention)
- Functional Reach Test (FRT)(Immediately before and immediately after the intervention)
- Finger-to-Floor Distance Test (FFD)(Immediately before and immediately after the intervention)
- Single-Leg Hop for Distance Test (SLHD)(Immediately before and immediately after the intervention)
- Bunkie Test (BT)(Immediately before and immediately after the intervention)
Investigators
JiYoung Kim
Adjunct Professor, Physical Therapy
Kyungnam University