Healthy
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to verify the immediate effects of gastrocnemius myofascial release on the active cervical flexion and extension range of motion.
Detailed description
After completing the questionnaire, 91 healthy participants will be randomly divided into two groups: the Intervention Group (IG) (n=46) and the Control Group (CG) (n=45). In the first assessment (M0), the range of motion of cervical flexion and extension will be measured using a smartphone (Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Android) and the Clinometer application. The myofascial release technique (foam roller) will be applied to the gastrocnemius of the dominant lower limb for 4 minutes (3 sets of 1 minute with 30 seconds of rest). Participants in the control group will remain at complete rest for a period of 4 minutes, lying in the supine position, without performing any type of active or passive intervention. Immediately after the intervention/control, all groups will be reassessed (M1).
Interventions
DEVICEDynamic foam rolling
The foam roller will be in contact with the muscle being tested and the patient will exert a load until they feel a slight pain. In this way, the patient performs a self-massage in the direction of the muscle fibers.
Sponsors
University Fernando Pessoa
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy participants of both sexes aged 18-40 years.
Exclusion criteria
* Deformities in the lower quadrant region of the body; * Complaints in this region in the last 6 months; * Surgical procedures or musculoskeletal, cardiac, renal, metabolic, neurological and or oncological pathologies; * Limb length discrepancy greater than 1.5 cm; * Pregnant women; * Ingestion of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or consumption of any type of narcotic drugs and participants who have drunk alcohol in the last 12 hours.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change of active cervical range of motion in flexion and extension. | Change from Baseline (M0) to Immediately after intervention or control (M1) | Data will be collected at two time points: baseline assessment (M0) and after the intervention/control (M1). Participants will be instructed to sit with their spine straight and supported against the backrest of the chair, with ankles, knees, and hips positioned at 90 degrees. Arms will remain crossed over the chest to prevent compensatory thoracic movements. Before the test begins, each participant will be asked to actively perform the flexion and extension movements to the limit of their range of motion, aiming to reduce stiffness and promote familiarization with the assessment protocol. Measurements will be taken three times for each movement (active flexion and extension), with 30-second rest intervals between each measurement. The average of the three values will be calculated and recorded as the final value. |
Countries
Portugal
Outcome results
None listed