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NCT Number: NCT06105385

Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique in Young Adults

When the literature is examined, although it is known that the suboccipital muscles are rich in proprioceptive receptors and have significant effects on balance, the effects of myofascial and neural relaxation of the suboccipital muscles on balance and proprioception are not fully understood. In this study, the investigators aim to examine the immediate effects of the SMV technique on balance and proprioception in young adults. With this study, by revealing the effects of the SMV technique on balance and proprioception, a different treatment option will be offered to clinicians working in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation and interested in the rehabilitation of patients who may have balance and proprioception problems. It will also provide insight to academics working in this field in terms of the applicability of this technique among different patient groups.

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Key information

Conditions

Myofascial Release

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Pamukkale University

Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Being between the ages of 18-25
  • Being healthy and not having one of the diseases specified in the exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

  • Individuals with neck pain, neck trauma (fracture, whiplash syndrome), balance and proprioception problems, vestibular system problems, vertigo, cervical surgery, vision and hearing problems, any rheumatological, orthopedic, cardiovascular and neurological problems that may affect the cervical region

Treatment and study plan

Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique

Other

With the patient in a supine position, the therapist sits behind the patient with his or her forearms on the treatment table. The therapist places his fingers between the occiput and axis, with his fingers in semi-flexion (2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers), and continues to hold his hands on the occiput until relaxation is achieved in the suboccipital muscles. A light traction is applied at the end of the technique. Average application time is 4-5 minutes.

Primary outcomes

  1. Joint Position Error Measurement

    Time frame: Before and Immediately After the Treatment Process

    The Cervical Joint Position Error Test is a measurement tool used to clinically assess an individual's cervicocephalic proprioception ability. Cervicocephalic proprioception describes one's sense of position of their head and neck in space.

  2. Cervical Joint Range of Motion Measurement

    Time frame: Before and Immediately After the Treatment Process

    Cervical joint movement, cervical flexion, extension, right and left rotation, right-left lateral flexion movement will be measured with the help of a suitable goniometer.

  3. Balance Assessment

    Time frame: Before and Immediately After the Treatment Process

    Portable computerized kinesthetic balance device (SportKAT) examines balance in 2 main parameters: static and dynamic, and 4 main parameters: forward-backward, right-left. SporKAT consists of a platform on the ground and a screen designed to be directly in front of the patient, 1 meter away from the patient. After the pressure values of the platform are adjusted, the content of the test is explained to the patient and the patient is placed on the platform with bare feet, and then the patient's feet are adjusted to the specified places on the platform. During the test, the patient is asked to try to keep the x (cross) sign on the screen in the middle of the circle visible on the screen for 30 seconds. The test is terminated after 30 seconds. Higher balance scores indicate that the person's balance is more impaired.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Pamukkale University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Instant Effects of the Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique on Cervical Proprioception, Joint Range of Motion and Balance in Young Adults

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Oct 27, 2023
Registry last updated
Apr 4, 2024

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