The Effect Of Myofascial Release Techniques On Functionality And Pain İn Violinists With Non-Specific Neck Pain

Participants will undergo an 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-administered MFR sessions (45 minutes, twice weekly) and self-myofascial release exercises (20 minutes, three times weekly). The interventions will target myofascial restrictions in the neck, shoulder, and related fascial structures to reduce pain and improve mobility.

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Key information

Conditions

Non-specific Neck Pain Physical Therapy

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Uskudar University

Umraniye, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Individuals who have been playing the violin professionally for at least 2 years
Individuals with non-specific neck pain for the last 3 months
Individuals who practice the violin for more than 10 hours per week on average

Exclusion criteria

Individuals with signs of spinal stenosis or radiculopathy in the cervical region
Individuals with a history of surgery or serious trauma to the neck, shoulder, or back within the past 1 year
Individuals diagnosed with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (e.g., Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis) or with a history of active malignancy Individuals with contraindications to myofascial release (MFR), including active skin infection, open wounds, or severe osteoporosis
Individuals using non-routine analgesic medications during the study period or participating in any concurrent physical therapy program

Treatment and study plan

Myofascial Release Technique

Other

Participants will receive a 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-applied sessions twice weekly (45 minutes) targeting cervical and shoulder fascia, combined with a self-MFR home program three times per week (20 minutes) using massage balls. The aim is to reduce fascial restrictions and neck pain in violinists with non-specific neck pain.

Primary outcomes

Visual Analog Scale

Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is a patient-reported outcome measure used to assess pain intensity. It is typically a 10 cm line anchored with "no pain" at one end and "worst imaginable pain" at the other. Patients mark a point on the line that represents their current pain level. The score is determined by measuring the distance from the "no pain" anchor, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity. It is widely used due to its simplicity, sensitivity, and reliability.
Neck Disability Index

Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a patient-reported outcome measure used to assess disability and functional limitations in individuals with neck pain. It consists of 10 items related to daily activities (e.g., pain intensity, personal care, lifting, reading, work, sleeping). Each item is scored from 0 to 5, with a total score ranging from 0 to 50; higher scores indicate greater disability. It is widely used in clinical and research settings due to its good reliability and validity.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Uskudar University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Jun 22, 2026
Registry last updated: Jun 22, 2026

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