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Myofascial Release Wıth Hamstring Shortness

NCT07174258 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 45

Last updated 2025-09-22

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Summary

The aim of this study will be to investigate the effects of different myofascial release techniques on flexibility, balance, and performance in individuals with hamstring (HT) muscle shortness. A total of 48 participants with hamstring shortness will be randomly assigned into three groups: Group I (Manual Myofascial Release Group), Group II (Graston Group), and Group III (Home Exercise Group).

Conditions

  • Myofacial Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Manual myofascial release group

Manual myofascial release techniques were applied to Group I on the feet, legs, and thighs, twice a week for 4 weeks.

OTHER

Graston group

Graston was applied to the gastrocnemius and hamstring muscles, and before the application, solid petroleum jelly was applied to the area to lubricate the surface. A stainless steel Graston instrument was used for the application, using a superficial sweep technique at a 30-degree angle for 2 minutes, followed by a deep sweep for 30 seconds.

OTHER

Home based exercise group

Group III received a home exercise program that included stretching exercises. They were asked to perform the exercises twice a week for four weeks, with 15-20 repetitions, without any intervention from a physiotherapist.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Medipol University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Merve Yılmaz Menek, PhD · Medipol University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-15
Primary Completion
2025-10-15
Completion
2025-10-30

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