The Effect of Myofascial Release Technique on Sportive Performance, Balance and Injury Risk in Runners

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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In order to investigate the effect of myofascial release technique on sportive performance, balance and injury risk in runners, 49 athletes will include in the study. The myofascial application group (n=26)will receive 12 sessions of 6-weekly lower extremity posterior muscle therapy. The control group (n=23) will continue the routine exercise program.

Detailed Description
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Running is a sport that involves repetitive movement and is particularly vulnerable to injury in the lower extremities. Myofascial release, on the other hand, is a manual method that is effective in increasing blood and oxygen permeability between tissues, renewing the tissue, protecting it from injury and increasing performance. The aim of our study is to investigate the effect of Myofascial application on sportive performance balance and injury risk in runners. The study will carry out on runners with a 3-month running history. Myofascial application group (n=26) and control group (n=23) will divide into two groups as randomized controlled. My Jump 2 App, Y balance test and Functional Movement Analysis (FMS) will use as assessment methods. The myofascial application group will receive 12 sessions of 6 weeks of therapy for the lower extremity posterior group muscles. The control group will continue the routine exercise program.

Official Title
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The Effect of Myofascial Release Technique on Sportive Performance, Balance and Injury Risk in Runners.

Conditions
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Runt

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Myofascial therapy


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Have a running history of more than 3 months Be between 18 and 45 years old Being a healthy individual without chronic disease No acute injury affecting the lower extremity Running at least 5 km a week Willingness to participate in the research Exclusion Criteria: Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy Use of alcohol or active substance Having another ongoing treatment process Having a history of surgery on the lower extremity Refusal to participate in the study

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Myofascial therapy group<br>The myofascial therapy group (n=26) will receive 12 sessions of 6-weekly lower extremity posterior muscle myofascial therapy. | Other: Myofascial therapy<br>* Running is a sport that involves repetitive movement and is particularly vulnerable to injury in the lower extremities. Myofascial release, on the other hand, is a manual method that is effective in increasing blood and oxygen permeability between tissues, renewing the tissue, protecting it from injury and increasing performance. The aim of our study is to investigate the effect of Myofascial therapy on sportive performance balance and injury risk in runners. The study will carry out on runners with a 3-month running history.<br>* Other names: Cross-hand technique;|
| No Intervention: Control group<br>The control group (n=23) will not receive lower extremity posterior muscle myofascial therapy. They will continue the routine exercise program. | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The effect of myofascial release technique on sportive performance | Vertical jump test (My jump 2 App.) is a valid, reliable, and useful tool for measuring vertical jump in recreationally active adults | Baseline and 6th week | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The effect of myofascial release technique on balance | Y balance test is a functional movement screening device commonly used to predict the risks of injury in athletes. | Baseline and 6th week | 
| The effect of myofascial release technique on injury risk | The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) was designed to identify functional movement deficits and asymmetries that may be predictive of general musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, with an ultimate goal of being able to modify the identified movement deficits through individualized exercise prescription. | Baseline and 6th week | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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myofascial release, run, performance, balance, injury risk, fascia