Physiological characteristics of lumbar myofascial tissues in healthy adults.
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Conventional rowing:
10 minute of rowing in conventional style on a Waterrower rowing machine.
Execution of rowing motion as in the instruction videos of the manufacturer.
Group 2: Fascial-f
Sponsors
DIPLOMA Hochschule
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy adults * No acute or chronic low back pain * No known spinal disorders * Ability to safely perform a 10-minute rowing exercise session * Written informed consent obtained prior to participation * Absence of any exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: * Acute or chronic low back pain * Known spinal disorders * Spinal surgery within the previous 12 months * Neurological disorders * Pregnancy * Acute illness at the time of participation * Current injuries or other physical impairments that could interfere with the safe performance of the rowing intervention * Contraindications to physical exercise
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Immediate post-intervention change in tissue stiffness of the lumbar myofascial region, assessed immediately before and immediately after the intervention with the IndentoPRO at predefined measurement sites located 2 cm, 5 cm, and 10 cm lateral to L3. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Outcome Measures (assessed at same time points) 1. Change in skin mobility of the lumbar region measured with the re-modified Adheremeter immediately following the intervention. 2. Change in lumbar flexibility measured with the modified Schober test immediately following the intervention. 3. Between-group differences in changes of skin mobility, lumbar flexibility, and tissue stiffness immediately following the intervention. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactRobert Schleip
DIPLOMA Hochschule
Outcome results
None listed