Self-Myofascial Release in the Posterior Myofascial Chain

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The study investigates the relation between different segments of the posterior myofascial chain of the human body. The intervention consists on apply self-myofascial release with a foam roller in one of the segments of the posterior myofascial chain of the participants, and then see if the treatment has produced any changes in the hamstrings, gastrocnemius and soleus flexibility.

Detailed Description
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The study investigates the relation between different segments of the posterior myofascial chain of the human body. The intervention consists on apply self-myofascial release with a foam roller in one of the segments of the posterior myofascial chain, and then see if the treatment has produced any changes in the hamstrings, gastrocnemius and soleus flexibility.

Official Title
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Self-Myofascial Release in the Posterior Myofascial Chain in Healthy Subjects With a Foam Roller

Conditions
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Fasciae (Anatomy)--Inflammation

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Self-myofascial release


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant women Musculoskeletal problems in the last month Surgical interventions in he knee, hip, ankle, back or neck in tha last 6 months Psychological or nervous alterations Uncomprehension of the study protocol

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 40 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: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Plantar Fascia<br>Self-myofascial release in the plantar fascia. | Other: Self-myofascial release<br>* The subjects roll a foam roller under a determinated part of the body to self-massage that area.<br>* Other names: Foam rolling;|
| Experimental: Tricep surae fascia<br>Self-myofascial release in the triceps surae fascia. | Other: Self-myofascial release<br>* The subjects roll a foam roller under a determinated part of the body to self-massage that area.<br>* Other names: Foam rolling;|
| Experimental: Hamstrings fascia<br>Self-myofascial release in the hamstrings fascia. | Other: Self-myofascial release<br>* The subjects roll a foam roller under a determinated part of the body to self-massage that area.<br>* Other names: Foam rolling;|
| Experimental: Spine erectors and lumbar fascia<br>Self-myofascial release in the spine erectors and lumbar fascia. | Other: Self-myofascial release<br>* The subjects roll a foam roller under a determinated part of the body to self-massage that area.<br>* Other names: Foam rolling;|
| Experimental: Occipital and suboccipital fascia<br>Self-myofascial release in the occipital and suboccipital fascia. | Other: Self-myofascial release<br>* The subjects roll a foam roller under a determinated part of the body to self-massage that area.<br>* Other names: Foam rolling;|
| No Intervention: Control group<br>Lay on a stretcher. | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hamstrings flexibility change | Measurement of the hamstrings flexibility change through Sit and Reach Test | 0 seconds, 30 seconds, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Triceps surae flexibility change | Measurement of the triceps surae flexibility change using the Lunge Test. | 0 seconds, 10 minutes | 
| Fatigue | Fatigue subjective sensation using the Modified Borg Scale | 10 minutes |