Post Exercise Recovery and FST
ConditionExercise Therapy
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age19-40
SponsorUniversity of British Columbia
About this trial
In this pilot study the focus is to assess the perceived impact of Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) on post-exercise recovery in University athletes. The objective is to determine if FST can expedite recovery and enhance overall well-being by reducing muscle soreness and fatigue. The FST protocol will be implement by a certified FST level 2 practitioner. Upon completion of the FST intervention athletes will complete a self-assessment questionnaire. The study aims to provide empirical support for FST's efficacy in improving post-exercise recovery and contributing to the health and performance of university athletes.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Must be an UBCO student athlete who is at least 19 years of age and currently engaged in normal athletic training
Disqualifiers
Student athletes under 19 years of age or currently have an existing musculoskeletal injury or medical condition preventing you from engaging in normal athletic training.
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Other interventionFascial Stretch Protocol uses a combination of circumduction, traction, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and specific FST maneuvers. Stretch is applied in both active \& passive methods taking into consideration: (1) Oscillatory - slow passive joint oscillations (back and forth movement in a regular rhythm). Small controlled oscillations help with proprioceptors around the joints, acilitates blood flow, gently stretches the ligaments, tendons, nerves, \& muscles and slows the nervous system down; (2) Traction - allows for assessment of the joint capsule movement and to decompress the joint. (3) Movement - designed to enhance the reflexes and are intentionally gentle to maximize benefits; (4) PNF - helps improve flexibility by alternating muscle contractions and relaxations. This stimulates the neuromuscular system, allowing muscles to relax deeper and increase range of motion. (5) Breath - allows the body to increase oxygen consumption to facilitate recovery.
Treatment groups
5 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: Fascial Stretch Therapy InterventionExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Perceptions of Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) on Post-Exercise and Post-Training Recovery Among UBCO Varsity Athletes
This study aims to assess the perceptions of UBCO varsity athletes regarding the impact of Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) on their post-exercise and post-training recovery. Participants will undergo a 30-minute FST intervention for four sessions over four weeks. Semi-structured interviews will be conducted with participants post-intervention to gain an understanding of their experiences with FST as part of their athletic training and conditioning.
Time frame
Interviews will be conducted within one week after the completion of the 4th FST session.Secondary outcomes
1
Improvement in overall range of motion and functioning
Assessed using the SF-36, a widely used tool for measuring health-related quality of life (HRQoL). All items are scored so that a high score defines a more favorable health state. In addition, each item is scored on a 0 to 100 range so that the lowest and highest possible scores are 0 and 100, respectively. Scores represent the percentage of total possible score achieved.
Time frame
through study completion, an average of 1 month2
Improvement in overall range of motion - back
Assessed using the Revised Oswestry Disability Index (RODI) which evaluates perceived functional limitations related to lower back pain. Each of the 10 sections is scored separately (0 to 5 points each) and then added up (max total = 50). Higher scores are indicative of greater disability.
Time frame
through study completion, an average of 1 month3
Improvement in overall range of motion - neck
Assessed using The Neck Disability Index (NDI) questionnaire which assesses perceived functional limitations related to neck pain. Each section is scored on a 0 to 5 rating scale, in which zero means 'No pain' and 5 means 'Worst imaginable pain'.
Time frame
through study completion, an average of 1 monthLocations
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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