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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Different Myofascial Release Techniques for the Pectoralis Minor Muscle

NCT05429164 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 39

Last updated 2025-04-30

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Summary

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of self-myofascial release, myofascial release with a physiotherapist and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) techniques for the pectoralis minor muscle on pectoralis minor muscle length, rounded shoulder posture, glenohumeral joint total rotation range of motion (ROM) and skin temperature in asymptomatic individuals.

Conditions

  • Pectoralis Minor Muscle Tension
  • Muscle Shortness
  • Mobility Limitation
  • Forward Scapular Posture
  • Rounded Shoulder Posture

Interventions

OTHER

Self Myofascial Release

In the self-myofascial release technique, a tennis ball will be placed on the 4th rib on the shoulder side to be applied on the wall, and the participants will be asked to move the ball using their body along the pectoralis minor.

OTHER

Myofascial Release

A slight caudal force will be applied by the physiotherapist until the pectoralis minor muscle meets the comfortable elastic limit of the soft tissue.

OTHER

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization will be performed with the specified instruments for the pectoralis minor muscle.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-08-01
Primary Completion
2023-08-01
Completion
2023-08-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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