THE MYOFASCIAL SYSTEM AND MINIMIZING THE RISK OS INJURY IN SPORT

Launched by AVEIRO UNIVERSITY · Mar 19, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "The Myofascial System and Minimizing the Risk of Injury in Sport," is studying how a technique called myofascial self-release can help young soccer players. The goal is to see if this technique can improve muscle function and performance while reducing the risk of injuries among athletes aged 14 to 18 years. To participate, athletes must be healthy and injury-free for the last three months, and they should be registered with a football association. Those who have had recent surgeries, fractures, or are currently receiving physiotherapy will not be eligible.

Participants in the trial will be divided into two groups: one will practice myofascial self-release using a massage roller on their legs twice a week, while the other group will not. Throughout the study, their muscle performance, balance, and flexibility will be tested several times to see if the self-release technique makes a difference. Athletes will receive guidance on how to perform the tests and the self-release technique properly to ensure they are comfortable and safe during the study.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Athletes at the youth and junior levels
• • Registered with the respective football association
• • Athletes with no history of injury in the past 3 months
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Athletes who failed pre-season medical examinations
• • Athletes with a history of previous surgery or lower limb fractures in the last 5 years
• • Athletes undergoing physiotherapy rehabilitation at the time of the study
• • Athletes participating in another injury prevention program or specific training