Polish Medical University studies Myofascial Release and Muscle Activity
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The Medical University of Silesia is starting a new clinical trial of Myofascial Release and Muscle Activity.
The aim of the study is to assess the impact of SMR intervention in the hamstring muscles on the activity of the biceps and gluteus muscles.
The study will cover 40 men, players of amateur football leagues, aged 18 - 40. The test will include the measurement of sEMG of the biceps and gluteal muscles during the exercise, followed by myofascial self-release (SMR). Muscle sEMG was re-measured immediately after roller therapy.
The population that are excluded from participation:
- people who had orthopedic injuries to the lower limbs and the lumbar-pelvic-iliac complex in the last year;
- people who reported pain in the lower limbs and the lumbar-pelvic-iliac complex on the day of the examination;
- people who underwent myofascial therapy in the last 6 weeks;
- people with non-specific neuromuscular disorders.
The clinical trial started in January 4, 2021 and will continue throughout May 2021.
The contacts and locations are the Department of Kinesitherapy and Special Methods, SHS in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
The Medical University of Silesia is a university located in Katowice, Poland.
The university has 10,218 students and a teaching staff of 1201, including 295 professors. There are five faculties: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, Health Sciences (includes degrees in nursing, physical therapy, dietetics). The English divisions in the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry have 517 and 57 students, respectively.
For more details: https://ichgcp.net/clinical-trials-registry/NCT04808024
