Immediate Effects of Myofascial Release on the Quadriceps or Hamstrings on Active Cervical Range of Motion

The purpose of this study is to verify the immediate effects of quadriceps or hamstring myofascial release on the active cervical flexion and extension range of motion.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

18 year–37 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ricardo Cardoso, Porto, Portugal

About this study

After completing the questionnaire, 60 healthy college students will be randomly divided into three groups named Intervention Group 1 (IG 1) (n=20), Intervention Group 2 (IG 2) (n=20) and Control Group (CG) (n=20). In the first assessment (M0), the cervical flexion and extension range of motion will be measured with a goniometer. The myofascial release technique (foam roller) will be applied on the hamstrings (IG 1) or quadriceps (IG 2) of the dominant lower limb for 4 minutes (3 series of 1 minute with 30s rest). Participants in the control group will remain at rest sitting in a chair for 4 minutes.

Immediately after the intervention/control, both groups will be assessed, again (M1).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Healthy university students of both genders with normal mobility of the joints.

Exclusion criteria

Deformities in the lower quadrant region of the body;
Complaints in this region in the last 6 months;
Surgical procedures or musculoskeletal, cardiac, renal, metabolic, neurological and or oncological pathologies
Pregnant women
Ingestion of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or consumption of any type of narcotic drugs and participants who have drunk alcohol in the last 12 hours.

Treatment and study plan

Dynamic foam rolling

Other

The foam roller will be in contact with the muscle being tested and the patient will exert a load until they feel a slight pain. In this way, the patient performs a self-massage in the direction of the muscle fibers.

Primary outcomes

Change of active cervical range of motion in flexion and extension.

Time frame: Change from Baseline (M0) to Immediately after intervention or control (M1)

Data will be collected in two moments: baseline (M0) and after the intervention/control (M1). Participants will be asked to sit with their spine straight against the back of the chair. The ankles, knees and hips of the subjects will be positioned at right angles and the arms crossed over the chest to minimize thoracic movements.

The position of the goniometer (GIMA, 37.5 x 6.5 x 0.5 cm) will be as follows: the fixed point at the level of the external acoustic meatus, and the mobile arm at the level of the base of the nose (initial position: 90°). The fixed arm will be immobile, parallel to the ear and perpendicular to the ground. Prior to the test, each participant will have performed both movements until the final sensation is reached in order to increase the fluidity of the test. Thus, the first movement asked of the patient will be a flexion followed by an extension (the examiner will take the average of three measurements).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Fernando Pessoa

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Immediate Effects of Myofascial Release on the Quadriceps or Hamstrings on Active Cervical Flexion and Extension Range of Motion

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Feb 13, 2023
Registry last updated: May 18, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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