The Effect of Myofascial Release Technique on Sportive Performance, Balance and Injury Risk in Runners

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Runt
• Interventions: Other: Myofascial therapy

• Registration Number: NCT05392153
• Lead Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Brief Summary

In order to investigate the effect of myofascial release technique on sportive performance, balance and injury risk in runners, 49 athletes will include in the study. The myofascial application group (n=26)will receive 12 sessions of 6-weekly lower extremity posterior muscle therapy. The control group (n=23) will continue the routine exercise program.

Detailed Description

Running is a sport that involves repetitive movement and is particularly vulnerable to injury in the lower extremities. Myofascial release, on the other hand, is a manual method that is effective in increasing blood and oxygen permeability between tissues, renewing the tissue, protecting it from injury and increasing performance. The aim of our study is to investigate the effect of Myofascial application on sportive performance balance and injury risk in runners. The study will carry out on runners with a 3-month running history. Myofascial application group (n=26) and control group (n=23) will divide into two groups as randomized controlled. My Jump 2 App, Y balance test and Functional Movement Analysis (FMS) will use as assessment methods. The myofascial application group will receive 12 sessions of 6 weeks of therapy for the lower extremity posterior group muscles. The control group will continue the routine exercise program.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-09-01
• Primary Completion: 2021-09-01
• Status Verified: 2022-04
• Study First Submitted: 2022-05-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-05-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-05-20
• Study First Posted: 2022-05-26
• Last Update Posted: 2022-05-26
• Study Completion: 2022-09-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 49

Inclusion Criteria

• Have a running history of more than 3 months
• Be between 18 and 45 years old
• Being a healthy individual without chronic disease
• No acute injury affecting the lower extremity
• Running at least 5 km a week
• Willingness to participate in the research

Exclusion Criteria

• Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
• Use of alcohol or active substance
• Having another ongoing treatment process
• Having a history of surgery on the lower extremity
• Refusal to participate in the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Myofascial therapy group	Myofascial therapy	The myofascial therapy group (n=26) will receive 12 sessions of 6-weekly lower extremity posterior muscle myofascial therapy.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The effect of myofascial release technique on sportive performance	Baseline and 6th week	Vertical jump test (My jump 2 App.) is a valid, reliable, and useful tool for measuring vertical jump in recreationally active adults

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The effect of myofascial release technique on balance	Baseline and 6th week	Y balance test is a functional movement screening device commonly used to predict the risks of injury in athletes.
The effect of myofascial release technique on injury risk	Baseline and 6th week	The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) was designed to identify functional movement deficits and asymmetries that may be predictive of general musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, with an ultimate goal of being able to modify the identified movement deficits through individualized exercise prescription.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Backtofit; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Sarıyer, Turkey