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Evaluation of the Erector Spinae Muscle in Different Position and the Change After Receiving Myofascial Release.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Other: manual erector spinae myofascial realease
Other: self-myofascial release technique
Registration Number
NCT05666557
Lead Sponsor
China Medical University Hospital
Brief Summary

The purpose of this experiment is to evaluate whether MyotonPRO can quantify the changes in the muscle characteristics of the erector spinae in different postures and after myofascial relaxation, and to test the validity of the muscle tone tester.

Detailed Description

In clinical practice, manual muscle testing (MMT) and Modified Ashworth scale (MAS) grading systems are often used to assess muscle tension and tension. Although these methods are considered feasible, because these methods are mainly classified based on the subjective perception of the evaluator, the reliability and accuracy of the evaluation results are often questioned. Therefore, we should seek a way to objectively evaluate muscle tension with biomechanical properties and quantitative data to solve these deviations. MyotonPRO (Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia) is a tester that uses biomechanical principles to collect muscle tension status. This handheld muscle tension tester uses mechanical pressure and reaction force feedback to calculate through biomechanical conversion. The tone, stiffness and elasticity of the muscle are expressed as quantitative data. There have been many use reports showing that the muscle tone meter has the feasibility of quantifying muscle tone.

The erector spinae is one of the most important back muscles of the human body. After contraction, the entire spine can be erected, allowing the upper body to stand upright. When the posture changes, such as: sitting posture, hunchback, bending over, erector spinae will be stretched or continuously contracted due to different postures, resulting in changes in muscle characteristics. Therefore, if the erector spinae is used improperly for long-term poor posture, the erector spinae is easily damaged due to heavy burden, which can easily cause back pain. Myofascial release (myofascial release) is a soft tissue massage method that loosens the fascia with hands. By changing the mechanical properties of the muscles, it can loosen over-tension or tense muscles. It is the most commonly used by physical therapists to loosen muscles. One of the operation techniques. However, there is no literature to quantify the effect of myofascial mobilization. The purpose of this experiment is to evaluate whether MyotonPRO can quantify the changes in the muscle characteristics of the erector spinae in different postures and after myofascial relaxation, and to test the validity of the muscle tone tester.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

age 20-65 healthy adult

Exclusion Criteria
  1. Radicular neurological signs
  2. spinal deformity e.g.scoliosis, spondylolisthesis
  3. infection or tumor
  4. Rheumatologic conditions
  5. Previous spinal surgery
  6. History of hip or pelvic disorder that required treatment
  7. male BMI> 27 and female BMI> 26

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
manual erector spinae myofascial realeasemanual erector spinae myofascial realeaseMyofascial release is performed by a therapist. The patient prone and using two pillows, one on the head and the other under the abdomen, flexing the lumbar spine maximally under the abdomen with the erector spinae in extension. The therapist will then perform 3 sets of 15 reps with a 1-minute rest between sets with myofascial loosening using standard massage techniques.
self-myofascial release techniqueself-myofascial release techniqueUse a roller (roller) to release fascia. The subject stand beside the wall and roll back and forth 15 times as a group, rest for one minute in between, and do a total of 3 groups.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
muscle stiffness of manual erector spinae myofascial realease10 minutes

use MyotonPRO (Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia) to assess the muscle stiffness (N/m)

muscle tone of self-myofascial release technique10 minutes

use MyotonPRO (Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia) to assess the muscle tone (Hz)

muscle elasticity of manual erector spinae myofascial realease10 minutes

use MyotonPRO (Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia) to assess the muscle elasticity (ln(first wave peak/second wave peak))

muscle stiffness of self-myofascial release technique10 minutes

use MyotonPRO (Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia) to assess the muscle stiffness (N/m)

muscle elasticity of self-myofascial release technique10 minutes

use MyotonPRO (Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia) to assess the muscle elasticity (ln(first wave peak/second wave peak))

Muscle tone of manual erector spinae myofascial release10 minutes

Use MyotonPRO (Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia) to assess the muscle tone (Hz)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

China Medical University

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Taichung, Taiwan

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