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Self-Myofascial Release of the Upper Cervical Muscles

NCT06529991 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-05-08

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The primary objective is to examine the influence of the suboccipital muscles on the superficial back line. The investigators will measure the following as part of this objective:

* Changes in biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of points within the superficial back fascial train measured by a handheld myotonometer.
* Pain pressure threshold measured by algometry.
* Ankle range of motion.
* Foot plantar pressure changes.

All participants will have a 5-minute self-myofascial release intervention.

Conditions

  • Suboccipital Muscles
  • Superficial Back Line
  • Myofascial Release

Interventions

DEVICE

Occipivot suboccipital pillow self-myofascial release

Subjects will be instructed in the use of the Occipivot suboccipital pillow and how "it should feel." They will be supervised as it is placed. Once verbal verification is obtained regarding the feel and placement of the wedge, the treatment time will begin and continue for 5 minutes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
19 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-06-26
Primary Completion
2026-03-15
Completion
2026-05-05

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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