Immediate Effects of Calf and Plantar Fascia Manual Therapy

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-03-01

Study Completion Date

2025-05-31

Brief Summary

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This study investigated the immediate effects of two manual therapy approaches, myofascial release and the fascial distortion model, applied to the calf and plantar fascia in healthy adults. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the two intervention groups. Flexibility, balance, and postural control were assessed before and after the intervention to examine potential remote effects along the superficial back line. The purpose of this study was to compare the short-term functional effects of these two manual therapy techniques.

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Detailed Description

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This randomized pilot study included healthy adult participants who were assigned to either a myofascial release group or a fascial distortion model group. Manual therapy was applied to the calf muscles and plantar fascia of the dominant lower extremity. Outcome measures related to flexibility, balance, and postural control were assessed immediately before and after the intervention. The study was designed to explore short-term functional changes and to compare the effects of two different manual therapy techniques.

Conditions

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Musculoskeletal Function

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Participants were randomly assigned to one of two parallel intervention groups, receiving either myofascial release or the fascial distortion model.

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Myofascial Release

Participants receive myofascial release to the calf muscles and plantar fascia.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Myofascial Release

Intervention Type OTHER

Myofascial release applied to the calf muscles and plantar fascia using gentle, sustained manual pressure.

Fascial Distortion Model

Participants receive Fascial Distortion Model treatment to the calf muscles and plantar fascia.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Fascial Distortion Model

Intervention Type OTHER

Fascial Distortion Model techniques applied to the calf muscles and plantar fascia using targeted manual pressure.

Interventions

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Myofascial Release

Myofascial release applied to the calf muscles and plantar fascia using gentle, sustained manual pressure.

Intervention Type OTHER

Fascial Distortion Model

Fascial Distortion Model techniques applied to the calf muscles and plantar fascia using targeted manual pressure.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy adults in their 20s (aged 20-29 years).
* Individuals without current musculoskeletal pain or functional limitations.
* Individuals able to understand the study procedures and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* History of lower extremity injury within the past 6 months.
* Previous experience with plantar fascia manual therapy.
* Presence of balance disorders or neurological impairments.

Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

29 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes