Fasciae (Anatomy)--Inflammation
Conditions
Brief summary
The study investigates the relation between different segments of the posterior myofascial chain of the human body. The intervention consists on apply self-myofascial release with a foam roller in one of the segments of the posterior myofascial chain of the participants, and then see if the treatment has produced any changes in the hamstrings, gastrocnemius and soleus flexibility.
Detailed description
The study investigates the relation between different segments of the posterior myofascial chain of the human body. The intervention consists on apply self-myofascial release with a foam roller in one of the segments of the posterior myofascial chain, and then see if the treatment has produced any changes in the hamstrings, gastrocnemius and soleus flexibility.
Interventions
The subjects roll a foam roller under a determinated part of the body to self-massage that area.
Sponsors
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant women * Musculoskeletal problems in the last month * Surgical interventions in he knee, hip, ankle, back or neck in tha last 6 months * Psychological or nervous alterations * Uncomprehension of the study protocol
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstrings flexibility change | 0 seconds, 30 seconds, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes | Measurement of the hamstrings flexibility change through Sit and Reach Test |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triceps surae flexibility change | 0 seconds, 10 minutes | Measurement of the triceps surae flexibility change using the Lunge Test. |
| Fatigue | 10 minutes | Fatigue subjective sensation using the Modified Borg Scale |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed