Effects of Myofascial Release Technique on Mobility, Sensorimotor Function and Performance in Vol… (NCT06017180) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Myofascial Release Technique on Mobility, Sensorimotor Function and Performance in Volleyball Players
Turkey (Türkiye)54 participantsStarted 2023-09-30
Plain-language summary
Sports that require overhead activities (volleyball, tennis, basketball) include components such as rapid displacement, strength and movement control.Volleyball is also called as an overhead sport in terms of the way it is played. In the realization of these sports; Sub-parameters such as proprioceptive sense, strength, throwing rate, flexibility play a role. During these activities, the shoulder and elbow joints are overloaded. To meet this load, the joint must provide the necessary mobility and stability. Proprioceptive sense in increasing the quality and width of movement as well as providing dynamic joint stability in overhead sports; Increasing the range of motion of the joint, reducing muscle stiffness and thus increasing flexibility are effective in providing mobility. That's why it's important to develop them. Likewise, muscle strength should be increased in order to maintain movement performance and prevent injuries. The use of myofascial release techniques as an exercise method has increased in recent years. Application; The effects on parameters such as strength, performance and flexibility were investigated. Studies have focused more on the lower extremities and acute effects. There is no study on the subject examining proprioceptive sensation in volleyball players in the upper extremity. Therefore, our aim is to examine the chronic effects of the application on shoulder and elbow joint mobility, sensorimotor function and performance.
Who can participate
Age range
13 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria:
* Being playing volleyball
* Training at least two hours a week Being between the ages of 13-40
* Full active movement of the shoulder and elbow in all directions
* To have at least 3 years of overhead sports activity (volleyball) (Kurt, 2022)
* Active participation in training and competitions
* Absence of shoulder pain
* To be able to complete all the evaluations and applications to be made in the study
Exclusion criteria:
* Not wanting to participate in the study and not being able to fulfill its requirements
* History of upper extremity injury in the last 1 year
* Any history of surgery or fracture in the upper extremity
* The occurrence of pain during evaluations and applications
* Having a diagnosed disease related to the neck and shoulder
* Having any diagnosed systemic (rheumatological) musculoskeletal disease
* Have a lower extremity injury (acute and/or active) in the last six months
* Having acne and similar skin problems, open wounds that may prevent the application of rounded myofascial relaxation
* Previous application of similar rounded myofascial relaxation
* Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy
* Having been diagnosed with osteoporosis
* Having a diagnosis of vertigo
* Having a cardiovascular disease
* Being pregnant
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
1
Proprioception (elbow and shoulder)
Timeframe: Baseline, after 4 and 8 weeks myofascial release techniques period and then follow up measurement 6. month
2
Muscle Strength (elbow and shoulder)
Timeframe: Baseline, after 4 and 8 weeks myofascial release techniques period and then follow up measurement 6. month.
3
Mobility (shoulder)
Timeframe: Baseline, after 4 and 8 weeks myofascial release techniques period and then follow up measurement 6. month.
4
Performance (Speed)
Timeframe: Baseline, after 4 and 8 weeks myofascial release techniques period and then follow up measurement 6. month.