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Effect of Three Force Magnitudes During the Cross-Hand Technique in the Thoracolumbar Region on the Myofascial System in Healthy Adults

NCT07688850 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-07-07

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Summary

Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT) employs specific manual techniques to assess and treat musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Among these, the Myofascial Induction Method (MIM) and its "crossed hands" technique are designed to restore fascial mobility and hydration through sustained mechanical forces. However, the lack of standardization (particularly regarding applied force) limits reproducibility and clinical consistency. The objective of this research is to compare the effects of three force magnitudes (2 kg, 5 kg, and 11 kg) applied during the crossed-hands technique on fascial stiffness, thickness, pain pressure threshold, and lumbopelvic mobility in healthy adults.

Conditions

  • Fascia
  • Healthy Adult

Interventions

OTHER

Myofascial release therapy

Crossed hands technique. This approach is based on stimulating the myofascial system through the application of slow and gradual pressures. Its objective is to restore hydration and release deep restrictions within the soft tissue that cannot be reached with direct pressure or are difficult to identify during the initial evaluation process

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidad de la Sabana

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Alejandra Sánchez, PT · Universidad de la Sabana

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SCREENING
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-05
Primary Completion
2025-09-28
Completion
2025-09-29

Countries

  • Colombia

Study Locations

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