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The Effects of Connective Tissue Manipulation on Balance and Proprioception

NCT04561726 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2020-09-24

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Summary

There are various exercises and manual techniques to improve balance and proprioception. Most of these manual therapy techniques are mobilization, manipulation, post-isometric relaxation, myofascial relaxation and traction massage. At the same time, it has been observed that many parameters such as range of motion, tissue tension, wound healing process and pain perception were examined in the studies in the literature, but the effects of CTM on balance and proprioception have not been investigated.

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of CTM on balance and proprioception among healthy individuals. 40 volunteers studying in Bahcesehir University were divided into 1) exercise and 2) study (CTM with exercise) groups equally. Both exercise and study groups were instructed to perform home exercises for 2 sessions in a week for 6 weeks (12 sessions in total). Additionally, CTM was applied to the volunteers in study group for 6 weeks, 2 sessions in a week. CTM applied to the lower and the upper back, and also neck.

Balance, cervical and lumbar proprioception was measured to understand the effectiveness of the CTM. Biodex Balance System was used for evaluation of static and dynamic balance. The cervical proprioception was measured by using a cervical range of motion (CROM) device while lumbar proprioception was measured by StabilizerTM Pressure Biofeedback Unit. Additionally, heart rate and blood pressure were measured by M3 Comfort Digital blood Pressure Monitor. All measurements applied at the beginnig and end of the study.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

OTHER

Connective Tissue Manipulation

Connective tissue manipulation is a soft tissue manipulative technique and also a reflex therapy which is characterized by localised and specific strokes performed in where the fascia is superficial or palpable. A shear force is created between the skin-underlying fascia or dermis-hypodermis and angulatory force is applied to the collagen fibers to produce reflex and mechanical effects.

OTHER

Exercise

The purpose of the given home exercises is to increase motor ability in activities such as standing, walking and posture, to increase muscle strength and also to elongate muscles. Exercises progressed day by day according to the adaptation of the motor system and muscle strength to the exercises.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bahçeşehir University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Yeditepe University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-04-02
Primary Completion
2018-08-31
Completion
2018-08-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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