Status:
COMPLETED
20 Competitive Athletes of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Where Randomly Assigned in a Myofascial Diaphragm Release Technique or a Sham Technique in Order to Investigate the Immediate Effects of Thoracic Mobility and Chest Expansion
Lead Sponsor:
Evdokia Billis
Conditions:
Competitive Atheletes of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Thoracic injuries, in high level competitive Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) athletes occupied a significant percentage of all musculoskeletal injuries in this population. Important factors for reducing inj...
Detailed Description
In order to be assesed the immediate effects of a myofascial release technique on diaphragm, competitive BJJ athletes were subjected to a diaphragmatic release technique and to a sham breathing techni...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- adult athletes up to 50 years old, with at least three years of experience in athletic BJJ competitions and participate in training sessions at least three times a week without interruption during the last year.
Exclusion
- Athletes having sustained spinal or rib fractures in the last year or being suffering from chronic diseases
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 5 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 2 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07150039
Start Date
September 5 2023
End Date
July 2 2024
Last Update
September 2 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Laboratory of Clinical Physiotherapy and Research (CPR lab)
Pátrai, Greece, 26504