healthy adults
Conditions
Interventions
Low-intensity self-ball condition Site: Plantar surface Intensity: 40% to 60% of the pressure pain threshold Duration: 60 seconds per set, 3 sets
Low-intensity self-ball condition Site: Plantar
Sponsors
Graduate School, Niigata University of Health and Welfare
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy adults aged 18 years or older Individuals who provide informed consent and are able to participate in the study Individuals identified as right-foot dominant based on the Waterloo Footedness Questionnaire
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with a history of lower limb injury or surgery within the past year Individuals with pain in the right lower limb Individuals with skin abnormalities at the intervention site Individuals with neurological or musculoskeletal disorders Individuals who engage in regular exercise three or more times per week
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Arch Height Flexibility measured before and immediately after each intervention condition. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plantar tactile threshold Arch Height Index Center-of-pressure sway parameters during single-leg standing Peroneus longus muscle activity | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactYuya Nakayama
Graduate School, Niigata University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Health and Welfare
Outcome results
None listed