Plantar Fascia Release With Magnetic Fascia Ball

NCT ID: NCT06034704

Last Updated: 2023-09-13

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 32 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2021-06-01
• Study Completion Date: 2021-09-30

Brief Summary

In this study, the effect of plantar fascia release with a magnetic fascial cork ball on hamstring and lumbar extensor muscle elasticity will be investigated.

Detailed Description

The use of tools such as foam rollers or massage balls to resolve myofascial tension is highly preferred by both therapists and patients. It is theorized that the sweeping pressure generated during rolling causes the fascia to stretch and increase the range of motion. In addition, the warming caused by the friction during rolling can dissolve the adhesions between the fascial layers and restore the elasticity of the myofascial tissues. In addition to similar mechanical effects, the use of cork balls with magnetic properties is becoming increasingly common. Studies have shown that static magnetic magnets reduce pain, increase microcirculation and oxygenation and cause changes in presynaptic membrane function. As far as we know, there is no study examining the myofascial relaxation effect of magnetic balls in the literature. Evaluating the clinical impact and efficacy of this device which allow the person to perform self-massage might contribute the current literature. This study was planned to evaluate the myofascial relaxation caused by two different fascial cork balls with and without magnetic properties.

Conditions

Flexibility; Muscle Tightness

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: DOUBLE

Study Groups

Magnetic Fascial Ball

In the experimental group, a fascial ball made of cork containing 3 magnets of 0.15 tesla was used. The magnetic fascia ball diameter is 6 centimetres.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Plantar fascia self massage with a magnetic fascia ball

Intervention Type: OTHER

Participants were asked to roll the magnetic fascia ball on the sole of each foot for 3 minutes each, from the metatarsal heads towards the heel, concentrating on the medial longitudinal arch. Participants were informed that more intense pressure would be more beneficial and were asked to apply pressure in a way that would not cause pain.

Non-Magnetic Fascial Ball

In the placebo group, a fascial ball made of cork without magnets. The non-magnetic fascia ball diameter is 6 centimetres.

Group Type: PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Plantar fascia self massage with a non-magnetic fascia ball

Intervention Type: OTHER

Participants were asked to roll the non-magnetic fascia ball on the sole of each foot for 3 minutes each, from the metatarsal heads towards the heel, concentrating on the medial longitudinal arch. Participants were informed that more intense pressure would be more beneficial and were asked to apply pressure in a way that would not cause pain.

Interventions

Plantar fascia self massage with a magnetic fascia ball

Participants were asked to roll the magnetic fascia ball on the sole of each foot for 3 minutes each, from the metatarsal heads towards the heel, concentrating on the medial longitudinal arch. Participants were informed that more intense pressure would be more beneficial and were asked to apply pressure in a way that would not cause pain.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Plantar fascia self massage with a non-magnetic fascia ball

Participants were asked to roll the non-magnetic fascia ball on the sole of each foot for 3 minutes each, from the metatarsal heads towards the heel, concentrating on the medial longitudinal arch. Participants were informed that more intense pressure would be more beneficial and were asked to apply pressure in a way that would not cause pain.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Having scored 3 or less according to the Beighton scoring system
• 18-35 years old,
• Having asymptomatic
• Voluntary participation in the research

Exclusion Criteria

• Having Beighton score of 4 and above
• Having history of previous surgery
• Having diagnosed pathology of the lower extremities and lumbar region

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 35 Years
• Eligible Sex: FEMALE
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Abant Izzet Baysal University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Ömer Osman Pala

Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Ömer Osman PALA

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi

Locations

Faculty of Health Sciences Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

Bolu, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

AIBU-FTR-OOP-1

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id