Recovery, Psychological
Conditions
Keywords
plantar fascia, fascial chain, bunkie test, superficial back muscles, myofascial release, running
Brief summary
This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of post-run plantar fascia recovery training (PFRT) on dorsal kinetic chain performance (DKCP) in adolescent long-distance runners. In the study, runners divided into two groups were assessed before training, after training, and following the plantar fascia intervention. The effects on both the performance and flexibility of the muscle and connective tissues of the back and posterior leg were examined.
Detailed description
This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of post-run plantar fascia recovery training (PFRT) on dorsal kinetic chain performance (DKCP) in adolescent long-distance runners. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 34 adolescent runners, divided equally into a PFRT group and a control group. Following running training, the PFRT group received bilateral PFRT. Assessments were performed pre-training, post-training, and post-PFRT on the dominant side. DKCP was evaluated using the Bunkie Test for the posterior power line (PPL) and posterior stabilization line (PSL), Myoton measurements for the latissimus dorsi, erector spinae, hamstrings, and gastrocnemius muscles, the Sit-and-Reach Test for hamstring and lumbar flexibility, and the Modified Schober Test for lumbar mobility.
Interventions
OTHERplantar fascia recovery training group
plantar fascia recovery training group: Gliding massage,Soft tissue mobilization,Metatarsophalangeal Joint Stretching,Foam roller
Sponsors
Hacettepe University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
A randomized controlled trial included 34 adolescent runners, with 17 in the plantar fascia recovery training (PFRT) group and 17 in the control group. After running training, the PFRT group received bilateral PFRT. Assessments were conducted pre-training, post-training, and post-PFRT on the dominant side. DKCP was evaluated using the Bunkie Test for the posterior power line (PPL) and posterior stabilization line (PSL), Myoton measurements for latissimus dorsi (LD), erector spinae, hamstrings, and gastrocnemius, the Sit-and-Reach Test for hamstring and lumbar flexibility, and the Modified Schober Test for lumbar mobility.
Intervention model description
There were two running groups: one received the treatment and was tested, while the other served as the control group.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
14 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* participating as a long-distance runner * between 14 and 18 years old * running a weekly distance between 30-60 km * having at least 2 years of regular running training experience
Exclusion criteria
• having any chronic illness or a history of lower extremity and/or spinal injury in the past 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bunkie Test | Pre-training, Post-training, Post-intervention. Pre-training: 30 minutes before training Post-training (Immediate): Immediately after training Post-intervention: 10 minutes after intervention | Participants hold specific Bunkie Test positions engaging PPL(posterior power line) and PSL (posterior stabilization line )muscles. Maximum hold time is recorded for each position, up to a limit of 40 seconds. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle mechanical properties assessed using the MyotonPRO device. | Pre-training, Post-training, Post-intervention Pre-training: 30 minutes before training Post-training (Immediate): Immediately after training Post-intervention: 10 minutes after intervention | The MyotonPRO handheld device provides quantitative measurements of muscle tone, stiffness, and elasticity at the target muscle sites. Measurements are taken according to standard protocols immediately before and after the intervention. Muscle mechanical properties, including tone (Hz), stiffness (N/m), and elasticity (unitless, measured as logarithmic decrement), were assessed using the MyotonPRO device |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Demografic Information, age of participants | Baseline | Age of participants, Mean age (years) of participants in PFRT and Control groups at baseline. |
| Height of participants | Baseline | Mean height (meters) of participants in PFRT and Control groups at baseline. |
| Sit and Reach Test. | Pre-training, Post-training, Post-intervention Pre-training: 30 minutes before training Post-training (Immediate): Immediately after training Post-intervention: 10 minutes after intervention | Hamstring and lower back flexibility assessed using the Sit and Reach Test. Participants perform the Sit and Reach Test following standard protocols. The maximum distance reached (in centimeters) is recorded. Three trials are conducted, and the best value is used for analysis. |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) of participants | Baseline | Mean BMI (kg/m²) of participants in PFRT and Control groups at baseline. |
| Body weight of participants | Baseline | Mean body weight (kilograms) of participants in PFRT and Control groups at baseline. |
| Modified Schober Test | Pre-training, Post-training, Post-intervention Pre-training: 30 minutes before training Post-training (Immediate): Immediately after training Post-intervention: 10 minutes after intervention | Lumbar spine flexion mobility assessed using the Modified Schober Test. Participants perform forward trunk flexion, and the change in distance (cm) between marked points on the lumbar spine is measured. Maximum flexion achieved during the test is recorded. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed