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Immediate effect of self-release on neck range of motion and proprioception

Comparison of the immediate effect of self-release, static stretching and Graston technique in the Iliotibial band and tibialis anterior muscle on the range of motion and proprioception of the neck of athletes

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240521061862N1
Enrollment
100
Registered
2024-07-02
Start date
2024-07-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-22

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Conditions

Limitation of neck range of motion. Cervicalgia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: self-release of the tibialis anterior muscle and iliotibial band using a foam roller and a massage ball by the person himself in such a way that the person, while

Sponsors

Faculty of Physical Education, University of Tehran
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Being male Age range from 18 to 40 years People who want to take the test and complete the consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Hypermobility (Beton test score 4 and more) Using flexibility and yoga exercise programs for more than 6 months Severe orthopedic problem 6 months history of back pain, neck pain and soft tissue damage Fibromyalgia and other mental problems (using the GHQ-12 general health questionnaire) Having a history of surgery History of musculoskeletal pain in the last two weeks

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Neck range of motion including flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation. Timepoint: Before and immediately after intervention. Method of measurement: Using the Measure Angles Bubble Level protractor and protractor version 3.99.92 application on the iPhone 13 Pro Max smartphone.;Neck proprioception. Timepoint: Before and immediately after intervention. Method of measurement: Angle reconstruction error method to check the proprioceptive condition using laser pen and graduated plate.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactBehrouz Jafari

Faculty of Physical Education, University of Tehran

jaffari_behroz@yahoo.com009821860120153

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026