Plantar Fascia Release With Magnetic Fascia Ball

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Flexibility; Muscle Tightness
• Interventions: Other: Plantar fascia self massage with a magnetic fascia ball; Other: Plantar fascia self massage with a non-magnetic fascia ball

• Registration Number: NCT06034704
• Lead Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University

Brief Summary

In this study, the effect of plantar fascia release with a magnetic fascial cork ball on hamstring and lumbar extensor muscle elasticity will be investigated.

Detailed Description

The use of tools such as foam rollers or massage balls to resolve myofascial tension is highly preferred by both therapists and patients. It is theorized that the sweeping pressure generated during rolling causes the fascia to stretch and increase the range of motion. In addition, the warming caused by the friction during rolling can dissolve the adhesions between the fascial layers and restore the elasticity of the myofascial tissues. In addition to similar mechanical effects, the use of cork balls with magnetic properties is becoming increasingly common. Studies have shown that static magnetic magnets reduce pain, increase microcirculation and oxygenation and cause changes in presynaptic membrane function. As far as we know, there is no study examining the myofascial relaxation effect of magnetic balls in the literature. Evaluating the clinical impact and efficacy of this device which allow the person to perform self-massage might contribute the current literature. This study was planned to evaluate the myofascial relaxation caused by two different fascial cork balls with and without magnetic properties.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-06-01
• Primary Completion: 2021-09-30
• Study Completion: 2021-09-30
• Study First Submitted: 2023-08-30
• Status Verified: 2023-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-09-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-09-11
• Study First Posted: 2023-09-13
• Last Update Posted: 2023-09-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 32

Inclusion Criteria

• Having scored 3 or less according to the Beighton scoring system
• 18-35 years old,
• Having asymptomatic
• Voluntary participation in the research

Exclusion Criteria

• Having Beighton score of 4 and above
• Having history of previous surgery
• Having diagnosed pathology of the lower extremities and lumbar region

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Magnetic Fascial Ball	Plantar fascia self massage with a magnetic fascia ball	In the experimental group, a fascial ball made of cork containing 3 magnets of 0.15 tesla was used. The magnetic fascia ball diameter is 6 centimetres.
Non-Magnetic Fascial Ball	Plantar fascia self massage with a non-magnetic fascia ball	In the placebo group, a fascial ball made of cork without magnets. The non-magnetic fascia ball diameter is 6 centimetres.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Goniometric Measurement of Hamstring Flexibility	Two times in one day (before intervention, immediately after intervention)	Individuals are positioned supine with the hip of the limb to be measured at 90 degrees. In this position, active knee extension is requested and the acute angle between the long axis of the femur and the long axis of the fibula is measured. The DrGonyometer (iOS) smart phone application, for which a validity and reliability study was conducted, was used for the measurement.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Sit and reach test	Two times in one day (before intervention, immediately after intervention)	Individuals are placed in a long sitting position with their feet resting on the test battery (Figure 2) and knees in full extension. They are asked to reach forward on the wooden block by placing their hands on top of each other. In this position, the distance between the fingers of the hand and the point where the foot rests is measured and the previous values are recorded as negative and the following values as positive.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Health Sciences Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University; 🇹🇷 Bolu, Turkey