Self-Myofascial Release in the Posterior Myofascial Chain
- Conditions
- Fasciae (Anatomy)--Inflammation
- Registration Number
- NCT03521544
- Lead Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
- Brief Summary
The study investigates the relation between different segments of the posterior myofascial chain of the human body.
The intervention consists on apply self-myofascial release with a foam roller in one of the segments of the posterior myofascial chain of the participants, and then see if the treatment has produced any changes in the hamstrings, gastrocnemius and soleus flexibility.
- Detailed Description
The study investigates the relation between different segments of the posterior myofascial chain of the human body.
The intervention consists on apply self-myofascial release with a foam roller in one of the segments of the posterior myofascial chain, and then see if the treatment has produced any changes in the hamstrings, gastrocnemius and soleus flexibility.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Not provided
- Pregnant women
- Musculoskeletal problems in the last month
- Surgical interventions in he knee, hip, ankle, back or neck in tha last 6 months
- Psychological or nervous alterations
- Uncomprehension of the study protocol
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Hamstrings flexibility change 0 seconds, 30 seconds, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes Measurement of the hamstrings flexibility change through Sit and Reach Test
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Triceps surae flexibility change 0 seconds, 10 minutes Measurement of the triceps surae flexibility change using the Lunge Test.
Fatigue 10 minutes Fatigue subjective sensation using the Modified Borg Scale
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
🇪🇸Sant Cugat Del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya🇪🇸Sant Cugat Del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain