Clinical trial NCT06006533: Fascia Release Techniques Applied to Plantar Flexor Muscles and Acute Efficacy of Kinesio Taping
Official title: Investigation of the Effects of Fascia Relaxation Techniques Applied to Plantar Flexor Muscles on Proprioception, Balance and Flexibility.
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Balance; Distorted
Fascia; Anomaly
Keywords: proprioception
flexibility
balance
Lead sponsor: Uskudar University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2023-08-23
Enrollment: 40
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 60
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Intervention model description: kinesio taping and percussive massage techniques
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: The aim of this study; The aim of this study is to examine the effects of kinesio taping technique and percussive massage technique applied to plantar flexor muscles on proprioception, balance and flexibility in healthy individuals.

Detailed description: The sample of the study will consist of healthy individuals who have not had any discomfort or surgical operation related to the lower extremity in the last 6 months. The demographic information of the individuals who agreed to participate in the study will be recorded and their written consent will be obtained. Participants will be divided into 2 groups as kinesio taping and Percussive Massage groups by randomization method. The dominant lower extremities of both groups will be applied. The Percussive Massage group will be applied to the posterior part of the sural fascia for 5 minutes, 3 times a week, including the plantar flexor muscles. In the kinesio taping group, taping will be done in accordance with the fascia correction technique, including the plantar flexor muscles, and it will be requested to stay for 3 days. Both groups will be evaluated before and after the application. Joint position sense test will be used to evaluate proprioception. In the evaluation of balance, the one-leg standing test will be considered. In the evaluation of flexibility; The flexibility of the hamstring, gastrocnemius, and plantar fascia will be examined. The Straight Leg Lift Test will be performed to look at the flexibility of the hamstring muscle. Pre- and post-intervention data were statistically analyzed and compared.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Volunteering to participate in the study
* Being between the ages of 18 and 60

Exclusion Criteria:

* Injury or surgery involving the lower extremity in the last 6 months
* having had an operation
* Malignancy, aneurysm, fever, infection, fracture, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes,
* coagulation disorder etc. myofascial release techniques are contraindicated
* have ailments
* Having any disorder that will affect balance

Primary outcomes:
measure: Joint Position Sense Test
timeFrame: 1 weeks
measure: One Leg Standing Test
timeFrame: 1weeks
measure: Evaluation of Gastrocnemius Elasticity
timeFrame: 1 weeks
measure: Evaluation of Plantar Fascia Flexibility
timeFrame: 1 weeks
measure: Straight Leg Lift Test
timeFrame: 1 weeks
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Umraniye
country: Turkey
facility: Üsküdar Unıversıty
state: İstanbul
Study officials:
affiliation: Uskudar University
name: Gamze MAMUR
role: STUDY_CHAIR
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