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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-06-26
2026-04-26
Brief Summary
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* Changes in biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of points within the superficial back fascial train measured by a handheld myotonometer.
* Pain pressure threshold measured by algometry.
* Ankle range of motion.
* Foot plantar pressure changes.
All participants will have a 5-minute self-myofascial release intervention.
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Detailed Description
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The primary objective is to examine the influence of the suboccipital muscles on the superficial back line. Specifically, investigators will measure the following as part of this objective:
* Changes in biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of points within the superficial back fascial train measured by a handheld myotonometer.
* Pain pressure threshold measured by algometry.
* Ankle range of motion.
* Foot plantar pressure changes.
A secondary objective is to demonstrate a relationship between changes within the SBFL and stress, anxiety, sleep quality and non-debilitating pain. To achieve this secondary objective, the investigators will use the following:
* Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10)
* General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)
* Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
* Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) will be utilized to record participants' intensity, frequency, and duration of non-debilitating lower extremity pain and back pain.
Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Self-Myofascial Release Treatment
Occipivot suboccipital pillow self-myofascial release
Subjects will be instructed in the use of the Occipivot suboccipital pillow and how "it should feel." They will be supervised as it is placed. Once verbal verification is obtained regarding the feel and placement of the wedge, the treatment time will begin and continue for 5 minutes.
Interventions
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Occipivot suboccipital pillow self-myofascial release
Subjects will be instructed in the use of the Occipivot suboccipital pillow and how "it should feel." They will be supervised as it is placed. Once verbal verification is obtained regarding the feel and placement of the wedge, the treatment time will begin and continue for 5 minutes.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* currently undergoing treatment by a healthcare provider
* loss of function
* use of prescription drugs for muscle or muscle relaxants
* Pregnancy (hormonal changes affecting tissues could be a confounding variable)
* inflammatory arthritis and fibromyalgia
* diabetes or prediabetes
* lumbar radiculopathy or disc pathology
* previous surgery of the spine or lower extremity
* injury to the lower extremity within the past 6 months
* neurological or musculoskeletal diseases
* cancer or blood disorder
* current tobacco use
* other conditions that alter gait
19 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Daniel Cawley
Assistant Professor
Locations
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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Auburn
Auburn, Alabama, United States
Countries
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References
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Staffe AT, Bech MW, Clemmensen SLK, Nielsen HT, Larsen DB, Petersen KK. Total sleep deprivation increases pain sensitivity, impairs conditioned pain modulation and facilitates temporal summation of pain in healthy participants. PLoS One. 2019 Dec 4;14(12):e0225849. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225849. eCollection 2019.
Trybulski R, Stanula A, Zebrowska A, Podlesny M, Hall B. Acute Effects of the Dry Needling Session on Gastrocnemius Muscle Biomechanical Properties, and Perfusion with Latent Trigger Points - A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes. J Sports Sci Med. 2024 Mar 1;23(1):136-146. doi: 10.52082/jssm.2024.136. eCollection 2024 Mar.
van Leeuwen RJ, Szadek K, de Vet H, Zuurmond W, Perez R. Pain Pressure Threshold in the Region of the Sacroiliac Joint in Patients Diagnosed with Sacroiliac Joint Pain. Pain Physician. 2016 Mar;19(3):147-54.
Gulrandhe P, Yadav V, Naqvi WM. Correlation Between Foot Posture and Hamstring Muscle Tightness. Cureus. 2023 Jul 17;15(7):e42046. doi: 10.7759/cureus.42046. eCollection 2023 Jul.
Other Identifiers
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2024-048
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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