Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique in Young Adults

NCT ID: NCT06105385

Last Updated: 2024-04-04

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 25 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2023-10-12
• Study Completion Date: 2023-11-12

Brief Summary

When the literature is examined, although it is known that the suboccipital muscles are rich in proprioceptive receptors and have significant effects on balance, the effects of myofascial and neural relaxation of the suboccipital muscles on balance and proprioception are not fully understood. In this study, the investigators aim to examine the immediate effects of the SMV technique on balance and proprioception in young adults. With this study, by revealing the effects of the SMV technique on balance and proprioception, a different treatment option will be offered to clinicians working in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation and interested in the rehabilitation of patients who may have balance and proprioception problems. It will also provide insight to academics working in this field in terms of the applicability of this technique among different patient groups.

Conditions

Myofascial Release

Study Design

• Allocation Method: NON_RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

First

Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique will be applied to this group first. After the intervention in this group is completed, the transition to the other crossover group will be made.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique

Intervention Type: OTHER

With the patient in a supine position, the therapist sits behind the patient with his or her forearms on the treatment table. The therapist places his fingers between the occiput and axis, with his fingers in semi-flexion (2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers), and continues to hold his hands on the occiput until relaxation is achieved in the suboccipital muscles. A light traction is applied at the end of the technique. Average application time is 4-5 minutes.

Second

Once the intervention to the first group is completed, the second intervention "Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique" will be applied to this group.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique

Intervention Type: OTHER

With the patient in a supine position, the therapist sits behind the patient with his or her forearms on the treatment table. The therapist places his fingers between the occiput and axis, with his fingers in semi-flexion (2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers), and continues to hold his hands on the occiput until relaxation is achieved in the suboccipital muscles. A light traction is applied at the end of the technique. Average application time is 4-5 minutes.

Interventions

Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique

With the patient in a supine position, the therapist sits behind the patient with his or her forearms on the treatment table. The therapist places his fingers between the occiput and axis, with his fingers in semi-flexion (2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers), and continues to hold his hands on the occiput until relaxation is achieved in the suboccipital muscles. A light traction is applied at the end of the technique. Average application time is 4-5 minutes.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Being between the ages of 18-25

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals with neck pain, neck trauma (fracture, whiplash syndrome), balance and proprioception problems, vestibular system problems, vertigo, cervical surgery, vision and hearing problems, any rheumatological, orthopedic, cardiovascular and neurological problems that may affect the cervical region

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 25 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Pamukkale University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Fatih Tekin

Assist. Prof.

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Fatih Tekin, Ass. Prof.

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Faculty Member

Locations

Pamukkale University

Denizli, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

Myofascial Release

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id