Myofascial Release Wıth Hamstring Shortness

Medipol University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Myofacial Pain

Treatments: Other: Manual myofascial release group; Other: Home based exercise group; Other: Graston group

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07174258

E-10840098-202.3.02-3737

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study will be to investigate the effects of different myofascial release techniques on flexibility, balance, and performance in individuals with hamstring (HT) muscle shortness. A total of 48 participants with hamstring shortness will be randomly assigned into three groups: Group I (Manual Myofascial Release Group), Group II (Graston Group), and Group III (Home Exercise Group).

Full description

The aim of this study will be to investigate the effects of different myofascial release techniques on flexibility, balance, and performance in individuals with hamstring (HT) muscle shortness. A total of 48 participants with hamstring shortness will be randomly assigned into three groups: Group I (Manual Myofascial Release Group), Group II (Graston Group), and Group III (Home Exercise Group). The Graston and manual myofascial release groups will receive interventions twice a week for 4 weeks, totaling 8 sessions, in addition to being provided with a home exercise brochure. The home exercise group will receive only the brochure. All participants will be evaluated in terms of balance, flexibility, and performance both before and after the interventions. Balance will be assessed using the Single Leg Stance Test (SLST) and the Y Balance Test (YBT); flexibility will be assessed using the V Sit and Reach Test; agility and performance will be assessed using the Illinois Agility Test and the T-Drill Test.

Enrollment: 45 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 60 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Being between 18 and 60 years of age,
• Visible shortening of the hamstring muscle,
• Passive straight leg raise (SLR) angle ≤ 70 degrees,
• No musculoskeletal problems in the lower extremity,
• First-time applicant for treatment of hamstring tightness, and
• Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

• Participating in intense physical activity within the last 24 hours
• Having had previous lower extremity trauma or surgery
• Having ankle instability
• Having neurological findings during the DBK test
• Having used analgesic, anti-inflammatory, or muscle relaxant medications within the last month
• Having obesity, diabetes, and/or metabolic syndrome
• Being pregnant

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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45 participants in 3 patient groups

Group I

Experimental group

Description:

(Manual Myofascial Relasing group

Treatment:

Other: Manual myofascial release group

Group II

Experimental group

Description:

Graston Group

Treatment:

Other: Graston group

Group III

Experimental group

Description:

Home based exercise group

Treatment:

Other: Home based exercise group