Comparative Effects of Myofascial Induction Therapy Versus Gastrocnemius Pressure Release Treatment on Trigger Point Pressure Pain Threshold in Proximal Muscles and Ankle Range of Motion.

NCT ID: NCT06499441

Last Updated: 2024-08-06

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 13 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-07-22
• Study Completion Date: 2024-08-03

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to test the effect of myofascial induction and pre-pressure release of the grastrocnemius muscle on the proximal musculature: biceps femoris, flexor digitorum brevis and extensor digitorum grandus on the pain pre-pressure threshold variable and range of motion of ankle with knee bend and flexed

Conditions

Pain Threshold; Myofascial Trigger Point; Manual Therapy; Range of Motion

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

Myofascial induction in the gastrocnemius muscle

A 3-pass shallow leg gliding technique was applied first, followed by 5 minutes of the deep myofascial calf induction technique described by Pilat.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Myofascial induction in gastrocnemius

Intervention Type: OTHER

A 3-pass shallow leg gliding technique was applied first, followed by 5 minutes of the deep myofascial calf induction technique described by Pilat.

Preassure release in gastrocnemius muscle

Also called ischaemic pressure. Three cycles of pressure are applied to the trigger point of the gastrocnemius muscle until the pain disappears on pressure.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Preassure release

Intervention Type: OTHER

Also called ischaemic pressure. Three cycles of pressure are applied to the trigger point of the gastrocnemius muscle until the pain disappears on pressure.

Interventions

Myofascial induction in gastrocnemius

A 3-pass shallow leg gliding technique was applied first, followed by 5 minutes of the deep myofascial calf induction technique described by Pilat.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Preassure release

Also called ischaemic pressure. Three cycles of pressure are applied to the trigger point of the gastrocnemius muscle until the pain disappears on pressure.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Subjects from 18 to 39 years old.
• Healthy subjects with trigger point 1 of the gastrocnemius muscle in both lower limbs

Exclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis of lower limb injury, including any tendinopathy, bursitis, ligamentous involvement, and/or fasciitis
• History of lower limb surgery or history of lower-extremity injury with residual symptoms (pain or feeling of sensations) within the last year.
• Participants could not have undergone ankle stretching or any other treatment.
• Diabetes due to possible alteration of arterial distal circulation.
• Foot deformity, cavus, and flat feet.
• Foot deformities, such as hammer toes and hallux valgus,
• Plantar corns and calluses.
• Lower limb dysfunction or chronic injury.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 39 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Mayuben Private Clinic

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

EVA MARIA MARTÍNEZ JIMENEZ

Physiotherapist responsible area

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Mayuben Clinic

San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain

Countries

Spain

Other Identifiers

2911202021420C

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id