CompletedNot Applicable

Acute Effects of Gastrocnemius Myofascial Release on Cervical Flexion and Extension Range of Motion in Healthy Adults

Portugal90 participantsStarted 2025-06-15

Plain-language summary

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

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy participants of both sexes aged 18-40 years. 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; * Limb length discrepancy greater than 1.5 cm; * 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.

What they're measuring

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

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

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07025746

SponsorUniversity Fernando Pessoa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-04

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