Myofascial Release of the Spiral Muscle Chain: Immediate Effects on Knee and Ankle Range of Motion, Balance, and Q Angle in Individuals with Genu Valgum. A Randomized Controlled Trial

Myofascial Release of the Spiral Muscle Chain: Immediate Effects on Knee and Ankle Range of Motion, Balance, and Q Angle in Individuals with Genu Valgum. A Randomized Controlled Trial - Myofascial Release of the Spiral Muscle Chain: Immediate Effects on Knee and Ankle Range of Motion, Balance, and Q Angle in Individuals with Genu Valgum. A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000060779

Enrollment

140

Registered

2026-03-01

Start date

2026-03-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

pre-post

Interventions

MFR group control group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 30-50 years - Confirmed genu valgum defined as medial malleoli distance of 8-12 cm while standing with knees touching (measured by digital caliper) - No recent (within six months) lower limb injuries - No neurological disorders - No other musculoskeletal conditions affecting the lower extremities

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: physical activity within 72 hours prior to testing, use of medications affecting muscle function or balance (e.g., muscle relaxants, sedatives), or inability to comply with the protocol (e.g., inability to maintain required positions or follow instructions).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Q-angle	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
knee flexion ROM, ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion ROM, static and dynamic balance	—

Countries

Asia(except Japan)

Contacts

Public ContactBorhan Shariati Sabet

University of Babol ub

borhan_shariati@yahoo.com989336487376

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026