Self-Myofascial Release of the Upper Cervical Muscles
Exploring the Effect of Self-Myofascial Release of the Upper Cervical Muscles on the Superficial Back Fascial Train
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
30 participants
Jun 26, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- • Adults 19 years of age and older from VCOM-Auburn and the Auburn area.
Exclusion Criteria14
- pain that alters gait and/or limits/alters normal daily function
- currently undergoing treatment by a healthcare provider
- loss of function
- use of prescription drugs for muscle or muscle relaxants
- Pregnancy (hormonal changes affecting tissues could be a confounding variable)
- inflammatory arthritis and fibromyalgia
- diabetes or prediabetes
- lumbar radiculopathy or disc pathology
- previous surgery of the spine or lower extremity
- injury to the lower extremity within the past 6 months
- neurological or musculoskeletal diseases
- cancer or blood disorder
- current tobacco use
- other conditions that alter gait
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Interventions
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.
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NCT06529991