Plantar Fascia Release With Magnetic Fascia Ball

Abant Izzet Baysal University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Flexibility; Muscle Tightness

Treatments: Other: Plantar fascia self massage with a non-magnetic fascia ball; Other: Plantar fascia self massage with a magnetic fascia ball

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06034704

AIBU-FTR-OOP-1

Details and patient eligibility

About

In this study, the effect of plantar fascia release with a magnetic fascial cork ball on hamstring and lumbar extensor muscle elasticity will be investigated.

Full description

The use of tools such as foam rollers or massage balls to resolve myofascial tension is highly preferred by both therapists and patients. It is theorized that the sweeping pressure generated during rolling causes the fascia to stretch and increase the range of motion. In addition, the warming caused by the friction during rolling can dissolve the adhesions between the fascial layers and restore the elasticity of the myofascial tissues. In addition to similar mechanical effects, the use of cork balls with magnetic properties is becoming increasingly common. Studies have shown that static magnetic magnets reduce pain, increase microcirculation and oxygenation and cause changes in presynaptic membrane function. As far as we know, there is no study examining the myofascial relaxation effect of magnetic balls in the literature. Evaluating the clinical impact and efficacy of this device which allow the person to perform self-massage might contribute the current literature. This study was planned to evaluate the myofascial relaxation caused by two different fascial cork balls with and without magnetic properties.

Enrollment: 32 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 to 35 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Having scored 3 or less according to the Beighton scoring system
• 18-35 years old,
• Having asymptomatic
• Voluntary participation in the research

Exclusion criteria

• Having Beighton score of 4 and above
• Having history of previous surgery
• Having diagnosed pathology of the lower extremities and lumbar region

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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32 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

Magnetic Fascial Ball

Experimental group

Description:

In the experimental group, a fascial ball made of cork containing 3 magnets of 0.15 tesla was used. The magnetic fascia ball diameter is 6 centimetres.

Treatment:

Other: Plantar fascia self massage with a magnetic fascia ball

Non-Magnetic Fascial Ball

Placebo Comparator group

Description:

In the placebo group, a fascial ball made of cork without magnets. The non-magnetic fascia ball diameter is 6 centimetres.

Treatment:

Other: Plantar fascia self massage with a non-magnetic fascia ball